While many women would be thrilled to have light periods, it can be concerning for women when they have previously had “normal” flow.
Menstrual health
Seeing a Naturopathic Doctor is probably the best thing you can do to manage your PMS symptoms. Naturopathic Doctors are experts in correcting the underlying imbalances that lead to PMS symptoms. Your unique set of symptoms will give an experienced ND a lot of information that can be used to individualize a treatment plan just for you.
Your vaginal pH is one of the most important factors contributing to the health and comfort of your lady garden. The pH of the vaginal tract is maintained by the healthy bacteria that live there – mostly Lactobacillus species. When the pH is out of balance this can lead to bacterial vaginosis (BV), yeast infections, and urinary tract infections.
Phytoestrogens, or plant-based estrogens, are compounds found in our food that can bind to our estrogen receptors. While a lot…
BV, or Bacterial Vaginosis is the most common vaginal infection in women worldwide. With few symptoms, aside from an unpleasant odour, many women are experiencing recurrent BV infections without receiving appropriate treatment.
Estrogen dominance – it’s the most common hormone imbalance for women in their 40s and has symptoms that will sound familiar to many of you – but many women don’t realize this imbalance even exists.
PCOS can impact any woman, at any age – from puberty to perimenopause, and in addition to the typical symptoms of irregular or absent periods, acne, facial hair growth and scalp hair loss, there can also be an increased incidence of mental health concerns.
My personal experience with hair loss in my early 20s has given me a keen passion to support women with…
In my work with women’s health and hormones, one of the biggest areas of debate is hormone testing. Women are…
Ok ladies. In the last article we talked about why your periods can be painful – conditions l ike endometriosis,…