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Can you Get Pregnant While Breastfeeding?

The simple answer is yes, but it’s a little bit more complicated than that. In this post, we’ll unpack fertility while nursing, the chances of getting pregnant while breastfeeding, and how tracking your temperature holds the key to your fertility. Get comfy, grab a coffee, and join us as we answer ‘can you get pregnant while breastfeeding?’

Jul 2, 2020

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Why is My Period Late?

There are a few things that can cause a late period. Pregnancy is one of these, but it is by no means the only thing that can affect your cycle. In this post, we’ll breakdown the common reasons for late periods, from stress to weight loss and more. Read on to find out how your cycle might be affected and how tracking ovulation can teach us all more about our bodies.

Jun 25, 2020

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Reproductive Health

What is PCOS?

PCOS stands for polycystic ovary syndrome. Consider your ovaries as bunches of seeded grapes on a much smaller scale. The seed in the centre of the grape is an immature egg cell and the flesh of the grape is what we call the fluid-filled follicle. They’re like little sacs that contain the immature eggs. PCOS is when some of these sacs are unable to release an egg, which means that ovulation does not take place.

Jun 16, 2020

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Cycler Story: Joanna’s Hormone-Free Journey

From 2005 – 2013, I tried various contraceptive pills to combat my acne. Starting with Norethisterone and later Dianette, Microgynon, & Yasmin. At the time, taking hormonal birth control seemed like the best and only option....

Jun 12, 2020

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Irregular Periods & Irregular Cycles

Anyone with a cycle is likely to experience irregular menstruation from time to time. For some of us though, irregular periods and changes to the length of our cycle are more frequent. In this post, we’ll cover what irregular cycles are, how they change over time, some factors that can affect the length of our cycles, plus more menstrual facts.

Jun 4, 2020

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