Many women experience mild physical and emotional symptoms occurring prior to menstruation which is common in response to women’s hormonal fluctuations. Although annoying, these symptoms are tolerable and completely normal part of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). However,...
Does something not feel right? Irregular periods are more common than you may think. Irregularities in your menstrual cycle can have many causes from underlying health conditions, hormonal imbalances or simply abrupt changes in lifestyle. An irregular period is...
It often baffles me how little women actually know about their body, reproductive hormones and individual menstrual cycle. Understanding your personal menstrual cycle is so important as it affects every aspect of your body and physicality. So, let’s start at the...
Following the diagnosis of PCOS, did your doctor prescribe you weight loss or hormonal birth control as your only options? I truly empathise with you – as this is something I hear from so many of my clients. Let’s delve into what ACTUALLY works when it comes to...
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common disease affecting up to 13% of reproductive age women in Australia (1). However, like most diseases – the cause is often multifactorial and specific to the individual. In order to treat PCOS, we need to identify what type...
Insulin is a hormone that is release in response to high blood sugar levels – essential to fuelling the cells in our body. However, if this response is blunted, it can cause long-term issues in our body. This article outlines what insulin resistance is, the conditions...
