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The Most Effective Birth Control Methods & How They Work

There’s a lot of contraceptive options out there and each has its own way of working. However, not all birth control methods are as effective in preventing pregnancy as others. Let’s take a look at the most effective birth control methods, how they function, and why it’s important we all have access to a plethora of options.

Oct 16, 2020

6 min read

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Reproductive Health

What Causes Miscarriage?

Miscarriage or pregnancy loss is a tough topic to tackle, but one that’s still so important to discuss. The sensitivity of this subject, paired with the surrounding stigma associated with women’s health, means that many of us aren’t aware of the frequency of miscarriage, and so it’s time we talked a little bit about pregnancy loss. In this post, we’ll look at what miscarriage is, what causes miscarriage, plus the signs and symptoms associated with it.

Oct 8, 2020

4 min read

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Reproductive Health

What is Hypothyroidism?

An underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism is a condition where an insufficient amount of the thyroxine hormone is produced in the thyroid gland. Hypothyroidism affects both men and women, but is more common in women and is also linked to the menstrual cycle and female fertility more generally. In this article, we’ll look at the causes of hypothyroidism, symptoms, treatments, and more.

Oct 1, 2020

4 min read

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What is Testosterone?

It’s time to take a look at testosterone. This sex hormone is typically associated with male biology, but in reality, it also plays an important role in female bodies too! In this post, we’re going to look at testosterone’s function, where it's made, and its roles in both female and male biology.

Sep 24, 2020

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Why Latricia said Goodbye to Synthetic Hormones

August 20, 2019 was the last day of my 13-year hormonal birth control journey. Reflecting upon the journey thirteen months later, I can honestly say that living synthetic hormone-free again was one of the best decisions that I have ever made...

Sep 17, 2020

3 min read