Women's health - Hormona Take control of your hormones Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:06:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://blog.hormona.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/hormona-logo-100x100.png Women's health - Hormona 32 32 Biohacking for Women: Your Practical Guide to Hormones, Energy, and Longevity https://blog.hormona.io/blog/biohacking-for-women/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:05:26 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=57597 What is biohacking for women (And why is it different?) Biohacking for women involves using scientifically backed strategies to enhance your overall health and wellbeing. These lifestyle changes are tailored for female physiology and biology. Female biohacking is unique because it’s centered around the monthly hormone fluctuations tied to your menstrual cycle and not the […]

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]]> Bloating during ovulation: Why it happens and how to find relief https://blog.hormona.io/blog/water-retention-ovulation/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:22:11 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=22855 What causes bloating during ovulation? Ovulation bloating is not common, since ovulating doesn’t cause constipation, or gas. However, while bloating isn’t caused by ovulation, you could experience mittelschmerze, or ovulation pain, on the side of your abdomen where the ovary releases the egg. Mittelschmerze can feel like a sudden, sharp pain or light, dull cramping […]

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]]> What causes vaginal spasms? https://blog.hormona.io/blog/vaginismus-vaginal-spasms/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:33:43 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=42048 What are vaginal spasms? A vaginal spasm is an involuntary muscle spasm in vagina or the surrounding pelvic floor. While it’s widely believed that this condition only affects between 1 to 7% of women. Women who experience these muscle twitches can feel slight discomfort, an aching throb, burning, persistent tightness, or sharp or dull pain […]

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]]> Getting to know your body – your vagina questions answered https://blog.hormona.io/blog/getting-to-know-your-body-your-vagina-questions-answered/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:08:40 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=13081 Understanding normal variations in vaginal appearance Typically, when we ask, “What does a vagina look like?” we’re thinking about the vulva, which is the word describing all the external genitalia associated with vaginas. Healthy normal vulva skin can range in color and texture since it’s made up of multiple parts, including: Mons pubis Labia majora […]

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]]> Types of IUDs – Benefits, side effects & comparisons https://blog.hormona.io/blog/iud-side-effects/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:16:00 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=42651 Types of IUDs IUDs or intrauterine devices are contraceptives that are inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. They work by either releasing copper to create an inhospitable environment for sperm or progestin to thicken cervical mucus, and thin the uterine lining to prevent implantation. The way the IUD works depends on whether you choose […]

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]]> What Deficiency Causes Sugar Cravings? A Full Guide https://blog.hormona.io/blog/healthy-foods-that-will-combat-your-sugar-cravings/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:05:25 +0000 https://www.selfishdarling.com/?p=1433 Sugar cravings are something many people experience, and they can pop up for a few different reasons. One of the most common reasons is simply habit – if you regularly eat sugary foods, your body starts to expect them. Another big factor is your mood and stress levels; sugary foods can temporarily boost feel-good chemicals […]

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]]> The truth about DIM for acne control: does it really work? https://blog.hormona.io/blog/dim-for-acne/ Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:29:51 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=41195 If you were a teenager who suffered from hormonal acne, you know how challenging it can be. You probably couldn’t wait to become an adult and watch your skin transform, leaving those stubborn breakouts behind. Unfortunately, millions of women continue dealing with acne flare-ups well into adulthood. If you fall into this category, we totally […]

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]]> Decoding the breast cancer diet: Understanding what foods to avoid for estrogen-positive cases https://blog.hormona.io/blog/estrogen-positive-breast-cancer-foods-to-avoid/ Sat, 15 Feb 2025 12:54:26 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=26181 Receiving the news that you have breast cancer can be devastating. Having your world turned upside down means learning to live with a new normal as you fight this horrible disease. While breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women, the estrogen-positive subtype the most widespread, it isn’t talked about nearly enough. […]

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]]> A Short Guide: Zinc and your Sex Drive https://blog.hormona.io/blog/zinc-and-your-sex-drive/ Sat, 13 May 2023 09:39:27 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=22935 Have you heard that zinc can affect our sex drive? Today we are going to talk about what zinc is, what happens if we don’t have enough, and how it might affect your sex life. What is zinc? Zinc is a microelement that is present in our bodies. It’s important for lots of things in […]

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]]> Endometriosis: The basics https://blog.hormona.io/blog/endometriosis-the-basics/ Fri, 05 Aug 2022 10:58:38 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=23771 There’s a good chance you’ve already heard of Endometriosis, thanks to the amount of media attention it’s been getting recently. And good thing, too. Because one in ten women across the world has it, and getting a diagnosis can take years. So here’s everything you need to know about this incredibly common condition. What is […]

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]]> Incontinence! Ladies, let’s talk https://blog.hormona.io/blog/incontinence-ladies-lets-talk/ Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:31:21 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=14963 Incontinence! As the advert says, it’s just a little bit of wee, right? Well yes, they’re right, but it’s also embarrassing and can be distressing. After all, unlike your monthly period, when it comes to that little bit of dribble (too graphic?), you don’t know where it’s going to strike, or indeed when! It could […]

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]]> Breast Cancer Awareness https://blog.hormona.io/blog/breast-cancer-awareness-month/ Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:43:30 +0000 https://www.selfishdarling.com/?p=7087 Breast cancer is the most common, and aggressive cancer in women, no matter the age or race. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, an annual international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. Breast […]

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]]> Women’s Health Concerns: What we worry about most https://blog.hormona.io/blog/women-specific-health-concerns-darlings-what-area-of-health-do-you-worry-about/ Mon, 13 Jan 2020 10:33:27 +0000 https://www.selfishdarling.com/?p=3674 The assumed role of women is predominantly that of caregiver. But, whilst we’re very good at taking care of, and caring for everyone else, sometimes we tend not to be the best judge of health when it comes to ourselves. Hands up if you put off going to the doctor until absolutely necessary? We all […]

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]]> Gynecological Health: Why we need to talk about it https://blog.hormona.io/blog/why-we-need-to-open-the-conversation-about-gynaecological-health/ Thu, 10 Oct 2019 10:36:55 +0000 https://www.selfishdarling.com/?p=2798 Gynecological health, otherwise known as the health surrounding female genitalia, is a topic that often makes women (and men) feel uncomfortable or embarrassed. However, this needs to be changed, not only does it lead to people being scared to talk about potentially dangerous irregularities out of fear, but it also feeds into the narrative of […]

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