In: Women's Health

A woman shrugging, asking if you understand your menstrual cycle?

03 AprThe Menstrual Cycle: Phases and Hormones


Our comprehensive guide will help you understand your menstrual cycle, including the phases and hormones, beyond just your period. Unravel the phases and hormonal events that govern your monthly cycle, empowering you with knowledge to understand your body better. From debunking the 28-day cycle myth to understanding the roles of key hormones like FSH, LH, oestrogen, and progesterone, this guide simplifies the complexities of the menstrual cycle. Gain insights into the follicular and luteal phases, the four events of your cycle, and why understanding your menstrual cycle matters. Dive into this empowering journey of self-awareness and body understanding.

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A woman pointing to a whiteboard with an enlarged diagram of the ovary explaining the anatomy and hormones

01 AprAnatomy and Hormones of the Menstrual Cycle


Explore the anatomy and hormones of the female reproductive system to gain a deeper understanding of your menstrual cycle and overall reproductive health. From the master control of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland to the dance of hormones like GnRH, FSH, LH, oestrogen, and progesterone, this guide simplifies the complexities. Explore the roles of ovaries, fallopian tubes, endometrium, cervix, vagina, and vulva, empowering yourself with knowledge to make informed decisions and embrace the wisdom of your body.

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23 DecPMS vs PMDD – Part 5


What is PMDD? – Symptoms, causes and treatment PMDD stands for premenstrual dysphoric disorder and is like PMS but the symptoms are…

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23 DecNatural Treatment for PMS – Part 4


4 Lifestyle changes you can make to help your PMS Natural remedies for PMS and reducing PMS symptoms is not just…

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23 DecConventional PMS treatment – Part 3


4 common medications used in PMS treatment I’d love to do a survey on PMS treatment that has been offered to…

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21 JulWhy Do You Suffer PMS – PMS Symptoms and the Causes


PMS Symptoms and 6 Likely Causes of PMS After a few Google searches, it seems quite a common response to say the…

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20 JulYou Don’t Have To Live With PMS Anymore – Part 1


The Statistics and the Diagnosis Why, when so many women are affected with PMS do we not take it more seriously?…

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27 MayDo You Remember Your First Period?


MENSTRUAL HYGIENE DAY IS TODAY This is an important day for every woman (you just don’t know it yet ;). This…

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What women should know about The Pill

08 FebWhat Women Should Know series – Part 5. THE PILL IS NOT A SOLUTION FOR YOUR PERIOD PROBLEMS


Are You On The Pill? And, do you know what its doing to your body? Women should know… The Pill is…

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The 2 phases of your period cycle

08 FebWhat Women Should Know Series – Part 2. THE PHASES OF YOUR MENSTRUAL CYCLE


So, you’re all experts on your Period cycle (aka menstrual cycle) now after reading ‘What women should know – part 1. And…

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