Journal

Everything you need to know about which foods balance hormones and why, according to our best science. We explain how diet can help prevent hormonal imbalances that result in menstrual issues like period pain and PMS.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) considers menstruation to be a "fifth vital sign". We explain what your period is trying to tell you, and why it's so important to listen. 

The hormones that drive the ebbs and flows of your menstrual cycle affect your entire body, and your bowels are no exception. This article explains how your hormones affect your period poops, why some people get worse period poops than others, and what you can do to stop them. 

If your cycle is always exactly 28 days long, ovulation occurs about 14 days after the first day of your period. If your cycle isn’t always exactly 28 days long, more detective work is needed, and this article is your guide.

Coming off of birth control pills can be challenging. This article covers what you need to know before you stop taking hormonal birth control: what post-pill symptoms to expect, why they happen, and how to prevent them. 

At home hormone testing kits can be a convenient way to better understand and advocate for your health, but they may not be accurate for everyone. This article covers the need-to-know basics of home testing for female reproductive hormones.