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PMS and ADHD
Hormonal fluctuations across the menstrual cycle can significantly affect ADHD symptoms in women. Understanding the link between oestrogen and dopamine can help explain monthly changes in focus, mood and motivation.
PCOS and PMDD: The Overlooked Link Affecting Your Hormones, Mood, and Mental Health
PCOS and PMDD are more connected than you think. Learn how hormonal sensitivity, metabolism, and brain chemistry interact—and how to treat the root cause.
When Your Health Fluctuates with Your Cycle: Understanding Premenstrual Exacerbation
Many women notice their health feels different in the days before their period. For some, existing conditions like migraines, asthma, or depression become more intense—a phenomenon known as premenstrual exacerbation (PME). Unlike PMS or PMDD, PME doesn’t cause new symptoms, but it amplifies what’s already there. Understanding PME can help you take control of your health and manage symptoms more effectively.
I Never Tolerated the Pill, So I Can’t Take HRT” – Busting a Common Menopause Myth
Many women worry that because they didn’t tolerate the pill in their 20s, they won’t tolerate HRT in menopause. In reality, the two treatments are very different — HRT uses lower doses of body-identical hormones tailored to your needs, and many women who struggled with the pill find they thrive on HRT.