Articles for topic: hormones
Are Plastics Affecting Your Libido?
Low libido can be due to many causes, and progesterone does stimulate sex drive in women, but there is also a hidden factor in your everyday life that may be having an effect too.
Bioidentical Hormones – Why Their Time Has Come
Bioidentical hormones have an important role to play in womens health and here are some of the reasons why.
Hormones and Migraines
Hormone fluctuations may be among the trigger factors for migraines in women.
Why Yam Is Not Progesterone in Disguise
If you know anything about progesterone you know about the long-running confusion about taking yam cream instead of progesterone so let’s try to clear it up.
Are You At Risk?
There are three major health risks for women, and some simple changes will help reduce that and improve your health.
Trouble Losing Weight? Your Thyroid May Hold The Key
Many women at menopause can suffer from an under-active thyroid and it often goes undiagnosed. Progesterone supports thyroid function and can help you lose weight.
Does IBS Get Worse At Menopause?
Dropping hormone levels at menopause affect your whole digestive system, and can worsen or trigger IBS symptoms. Here are 10 simple ways to help yourself.
Inadequate Diet Can Lead to Anaemia in Postmenopausal Women
If you are postmenopausal, for example after a hysterectomy, and trying to lose weight, then you need to proceed with caution as you may also be running the risk of anaemia.
How The Pill And Coil Affect Mood And Weight At Menopause
Many women at menopause use the contraceptive Pill or Coil to help control heavy bleeding. The synthetic hormones these contain are not the same as the natural hormones and have very different effects.
The Most Under-Reported Problem at Menopause
If you are starting to be concerned about changes you are noticing in your body at menopause, one particular area is one you are least likely to get help for, or mention to your doctor.
