Reproductive Health

Progesterone levels explained

Progesterone plays an important role in the menstrual cycle. But what is it, exactly? What does it do? And what progesterone levels are normal? We’ll answer all of your questions about this hormone. Read on to find out more…

Reproductive Health

How to Strengthen your Pelvic Floor

Have you ever found yourself peeing a little when you sneeze, laugh or cough? How about when you lift heavy weights? Do you ever find yourself straining on the toilet? Or have you given birth and suffered afterward from urinary incontinence or prolapse? All of these are common, but pelvic floor training can help by improving incontinence, and prolapse and making everything from sex to exercise feel better. Ready to find out more?

Reproductive Health

7 Vaginal Discharge Colors Explained

Have you ever wondered about the different types of vaginal discharge? From cervical mucus to menstrual blood, there’s plenty going on down there every cycle, and we’re here to help you understand what the color of your discharge may mean with our very own guide to vaginal discharge! Read on to find out more…

Reproductive Health

The Evolution of Menopause: Expert Q&A with Dr. Paola Cerrito

For many of us, we don't think much about menopause until it happens to us, but have you ever wondered why we go through menopause in the first place? Well, this World Menopause Month we talked to evolutionary biologist Dr. Paola Cerrito, who specializes in the evolution of menopause and is carrying out research on fossils to understand why we experience this change. Join us as we look into the origin of this crucial reproductive stage and discover why we may have more in common with narwhals than you first might think…

Reproductive Health

5 Facts About Fallopian Tubes

Your fallopian tubes are one of the crucial parts of your reproductive system - but how often do you give them any thought? We’re giving these little tubes their time in the spotlight with five key facts you need to know about the fallopian tubes. Read on to find out more about the small but mighty fallopian tubes…