Hormones and Endocrine Health
The hormonal systems that govern menstruation, fertility, and reproductive health, including thyroid function and conditions like hyperandrogenism and hypothyroidism.
All Hormones articles
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Nutrition and Lifestyle · 3 min
Blood-Sugar, Hormones and Fertility
Nutritionist Mandi Azoulay explains how blood-sugar control affects fertility and PCOS, listing warning signs, dietary tips and supplements to support conception.
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Aesthetic and Skin Health · 3 min
Understanding How Pregnancy Affects the Skin
Explains common pregnancy-related skin changes such as the pregnancy glow, melasma, acne and skin tags, with guidance on safe skincare during pregnancy.
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Aesthetic and Skin Health · 4 min
Understanding How Menopause Affects the SkiN
Covers how declining oestrogen during menopause causes skin dryness, elasticity loss, wrinkles, sensitivity and pigmentation, plus skincare and clinical treatment options.
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Male Fertility · 7 min
What is male infertility?
Q&A style overview of male infertility causes, semen analysis, hormonal assessment, treatment options including IVF/ICSI, and surgical sperm retrieval.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome · 8 min
THE LATEST PCOS guidelines
Summarises the updated 2023 international PCOS diagnostic and management guidelines presented at ESHRE Copenhagen, covering diagnosis criteria, screening and treatment options.
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Hormones and Endocrine Health · 2 min
Hypothyroidism and Fertility
Explains how thyroid autoimmunity and hypothyroidism affect female and male fertility, and when to get thyroid levels checked before conceiving or fertility treatment.
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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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Female Fertility · 6 min
Cleaning Up For Pregnancy – Get rid of the everyday toxins that could be holding back your fertility
A practical guide to reducing exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals in the home, covering plastics, cosmetics, food storage and cleaning products.
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Menstrual Health · 3 min
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)
Dr Tzippora Ben-Harim explains what counts as a normal versus heavy period, common causes of abnormal uterine bleeding, and how it is investigated and managed.
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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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Nutrition and Lifestyle · 2 min
Broccoli, Quinoa & Tahini Salad Recipe
A broccoli, quinoa and tahini salad recipe from WHM's naturopath, designed to support hormone balance during perimenopause with nutrient-dense ingredients.
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Menstrual Health · 2 min
Experience Headaches and Migraines During Menstrual Cycle
A naturopath explains hormonal, dietary and hydration factors behind menstrual headaches and migraines, and how tracking symptoms alongside the cycle can help manage them.
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Secondary Infertility · 3 min
If I’ve Conceived Naturally Once, Why Am I Struggling Now?
Explains causes of secondary infertility, including age-related egg and sperm decline, hormone imbalances, tubal or endometriosis factors, and womb changes.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome · 5 min
PCOS and The Skin
Q&A between a fertility specialist and a dermatologist on how PCOS affects skin and hair, and which treatments are safe during preconception and pregnancy.
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In Vitro Fertilisation · 3 min
Long Term Outcomes of IVF for Mothers and Babies
Reviews evidence on long-term health outcomes for IVF-conceived children and mothers, covering epigenetics, birth outcomes, and cancer risk data.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome · 2 min
PCOS: Cause & Symptoms
Explains the causes and common symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome, including hormonal imbalance, insulin resistance, and multidisciplinary management.
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Female Fertility · 2 min
Illnesses that may be affecting your fertility
Outlines lesser-known medical conditions that can silently affect fertility, including peritoneal endometriosis, past chlamydia infection, hormonal imbalances and coeliac disease.
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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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