Contraception and Cycle Regulation
Hormonal and non-hormonal contraception, including the oral contraceptive pill, and the effects of coming off contraception on fertility and the menstrual cycle.
All Contraception articles
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Gynaecology · 2 min
What do we need know about ovarian cancer?
Overview of ovarian cancer covering symptoms, risk factors, screening limitations, diagnosis and treatment options including surgery and chemotherapy.
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Contraception and Cycle Regulation · 3 min
Coming off the pill - what you need to know
A naturopath explains how nutrition and herbal medicine can support hormonal balance and ovulation when a woman stops taking the contraceptive pill.
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Hormones and Endocrine Health · 4 min
Everything You Need to Know About Hormones
An overview of the body's hormone classes and functions, covering steroid hormones, progestogens, androgens, oestrogens, hCG and thyroid hormones.
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Aesthetic and Skin Health · 4 min
Naturopathic Strategies for Dealing with Post-Pill Acne
A naturopath's guide to managing acne after stopping the contraceptive pill, covering gut health, hormone clearance and nutrient supplementation.
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Menstrual Health · 3 min
Getting your cycle back on track after the pill
Explains why cycles can take months to normalise after stopping the contraceptive pill, links this to PCOS and endometriosis, and covers nutrition and naturopathic support.
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Female Fertility · 8 min
Getting Pregnant: When is the BEST time to have sex?
Explains the fertile window, best timing and frequency for intercourse when trying to conceive, ovulation signs, and when to seek fertility specialist help.
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Contraception and Cycle Regulation · 2 min
Myth busting: Fertility when coming off the pill
Debunks the myth that the contraceptive pill harms fertility long-term, explains why periods may not return, and when to seek specialist help.
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Contraception and Cycle Regulation · 3 min
Link between depression and the contraceptive pill?
Critically examines a Danish cohort study linking the contraceptive pill to depression, explaining study design limitations and biases behind the reported association.
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