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Ovulation Pain
Many women may be aware of a little pain around the time of ovulation especially if they track their cycles, but many more come to see me with pain that occurs mid-cycle and they have no idea why.
What day are you?
In my circle of friends and work colleagues, more and more we are using this question to check in on one another. Women’s hormones are dynamic throughout the month – they are not static (unless we are on hormonal contraceptive drugs that turn off ovulation.
Movement, Metabolism & the Menstrual Cycle
The four different hormonal phases of the menstrual cycle mean that our physiology is so different from the start of our cycle to just before our period that women are almost different people.
Uncovering the Magic of the Menstrual Cycle
The menstrual cycle may seem like a basic concept, but in my work with women I am constantly drawing diagrams and explaining what is actually going on throughout a women’s menstrual cycle. Most women’s understanding is limited to ovulation and the dreaded period, perhaps with an idea of being ‘hormonal’ thrown somewhere in the mix.
The Story with the Pill…
This is a big post. About a tiny little pill that has had a huge impact on Western society.
A Guide to IUDs
The important thing when considering an IUD is to be informed, and work with a practitioner who will work with you if you are experiencing any problems.
Pre-Menstrual Syndrome & Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Symptoms of PMS and PMDD can be debilitating for some women. Around 40% of women experience symptoms of PMS and around 5-8% suffer with severe symptoms.
They are made worse at times due to the lack of understanding in the general community regarding these disorders and the tendency for people around you to perhaps shrug it off as a ‘women’s issue’ or that you are just ‘being hormonal’.
Period Pain & Young Women
What to do when period pain is getting in the way of living your best life. As an adolescent gynaecologist, I see many young women with painful periods that are interfering with their ability to go to school, play sport, hang out with friends and family and generally can make them feel pretty miserable. By the time I see them, often it has been going on for a long time and the longer it goes on, the worse it tends to get.
Embracing Menopause
The lead up to and the period of menopause in our youth obsessed western culture is most often a time that many women fear. It is imbued with so many negative connotations – of ‘being old’, ‘dried up’, and no longer vibrant. In contrast the menopause in many other cultures around the world represents a time of great freedom, wisdom and respect within the community. The way we view menopause in our society is sadly outdated, awash with misinformation and in dire need of a sexy new makeover!