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How do my hormones affect my mental health? It seems like a rollercoaster! 

A quick Google of “why do I feel so angry/sad/emotional on my…” suggests that “on my period” or “before my period” are some of the most popular ways that question is entered into the search bar. I picture all the people who enter those questions in, perhaps as they are trying to understand why on earth they (or a loved one) feel as if their world is crumbling before or during menstruation.  The simplest and most general explanation is that our hormones, oestrogen and progesterone, are the main culprits behind the emotional symptoms relating to menstruation. Our serotonin levels may also decrease and cause a dip in mood. Some emotional changes before or during our

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Female Health

Is my period normal? 

Hi, my friend! If you are here it may be simply because you want to learn about the common hormonal disorders. It might also be because someone you care about experiences one of these conditions and you want to be more informed (how caring of you!). There is a chance that it may be you who is going through these symptoms (whether formally diagnosed or not). Before we go on to chat about this, I want to tell you that YOU ARE NOT ALONE IN THIS. Whatever you are feeling is completely valid and there are other people walking alongside you on this journey. Sometimes, it can take up to seven years to diagnose conditions

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Female Health

What happens during my menstrual cycle?

There are four stages of the menstrual cycle, which begins with menstruation on Day 1. While many resources suggest that the average cycle is 28 days, a normal cycle can be anywhere from 21 to 45 days (particularly in the case of teenagers). A helpful analogy to understand menstruation and how you might feel in each stage is associating each stage with the seasons of the weather. We’ll break this down as we go through the stages. Winter: Menstruation Do you enjoy winter? The cosy blankets, warm cups of tea, layers of clothing. Personally, I am a summer gal but I won’t shame you for preferring the cooler weather. Typically, people tend to be lower

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