Hormonal Health Guides & Insights | Hormona Take control of your hormones Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:51:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://blog.hormona.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/hormona-logo-100x100.png Hormonal Health Guides & Insights | Hormona 32 32 How does alcohol affect female hormones: A complete guide https://blog.hormona.io/blog/alcohol-effects-on-female-hormones/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:51:59 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=57586 What happens to your hormones after one drink? You may be surprised to learn that there’s a direct link between alcohol and hormones, since it’s a connection not many people talk about. Alcohol’s impact on the endocrine system and adrenal glands is profound, especially on  the HPA axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal), the body’s central stress response system. […]

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]]> How does progesterone make you feel? https://blog.hormona.io/blog/estrogen-progesterone-mood-swings/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:40:21 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=23203 Understanding progesterone and its impact on your mood and body As we mentioned above, progesterone is one of the main female sex hormones. This hormone is responsible for thickening the lining of the uterus to support a fertilized egg. During the luteal phase of your menstrual cycle, following ovulation, progesterone levels rise along with estrogen. […]

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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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]]> 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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]]> What Is Progesterone and Its Role in Women’s Health https://blog.hormona.io/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-progesterone/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:37:46 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=11991 The basics of progesterone – What is it? In the menstrual cycle, the two most important sex hormones are estrogen and progesterone. But what is progesterone hormone and what does it do? Progesterone is a steroid hormone. So, what is the function of the hormone progesterone? The answer is two-fold. In non-pregnant women, progesterone hormone […]

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]]> Symptoms of low estrogen and how to manage them https://blog.hormona.io/blog/low-estrogen-symptoms/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:56:28 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=57345 What is estrogen and why is it important? Estrogen is one of the main sex hormones responsible for menstrual cycle regulation. It prepares your uterus for pregnancy and affects breast tissue development. But it isn’t just your reproductive system that estrogen impacts. It also has a direct effect on your mood and energy levels. Around […]

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]]> The Full List of Female Hormones and Their Functions https://blog.hormona.io/blog/the-female-hormones-what-do-they-do/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:27:37 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=20208 Understanding female hormones If you’ve never heard that women have specific feminine hormone levels, you’re probably wondering, “What are the female hormones and how many hormones do women have? Female hormones are hormones released in higher concentrations in a woman’s body, helping regulate a wide range of bodily functions. However, men also have these hormones, […]

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]]> The role of estrogen levels during pregnancy: What to expect https://blog.hormona.io/blog/estrogen-levels-during-pregnancy/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 03:39:38 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=56659 Understanding estrogen and its role in pregnancy Estrogen is one of the most important sex hormones, impacting every part of the fertility process. During your menstrual cycle, estrogen levels influence LH production, which triggers ovulation. While progesterone is responsible for thickening the lining of the uterus, which is necessary for successful implantation, estrogen helps grow […]

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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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]]> Eat for your cycle: Foods for every phase https://blog.hormona.io/blog/eat-for-your-cycle/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:45:59 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=24889 What is cycle syncing? Cycle syncing or cycle eating aligns your lifestyle habits, like exercise and diet, with the different stages of your menstrual cycle. As women, our bodies have different monthly requirements to support healthy hormones. When we don’t provide it with what it needs, we often experience symptoms like fatigue, cravings, bloating, weight […]

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]]> Most common hormonal imbalance symptoms in females https://blog.hormona.io/blog/what-is-hormone-imbalance-and-what-can-help-to-treat-it/ https://blog.hormona.io/blog/what-is-hormone-imbalance-and-what-can-help-to-treat-it/#comments Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:20:55 +0000 https://www.selfishdarling.com/?p=7251 What is hormonal imbalance? It is a simple way to say that your hormone levels are significantly higher or lower than what is expected for your age and the time of testing. Keep in mind that it is not a medical term or a health condition, it may simply mean your body’s reaction to a […]

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]]> https://blog.hormona.io/blog/what-is-hormone-imbalance-and-what-can-help-to-treat-it/feed/ 3 Link Between Vitamin D and Menstrual Cycle Length: Key Insights https://blog.hormona.io/blog/vitamin-d-regulate-menstrual-cycle/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:08:34 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=30659 As women, our menstrual cycle is a normal part of life, but what happens if it’s irregular or comes with painful symptoms? While many over-the-counter and prescribed medications can provide relief, they can also cause side effects (and no one wants that!) The good news is that there’s a potent vitamin superhero that can do […]

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]]> What Are the Best Vitamins for Hormonal Imbalance? https://blog.hormona.io/blog/best-vitamins-for-womens-hormone-imbalance/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:29:08 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=19156 What are vitamins, and why do we need them? You’ve probably heard how important vitamins are for maintaining your overall health, but what exactly are they? Vitamins are organic substances made of nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, or carbon and are essential for maintaining proper body function. We only need them in small amounts, but they play […]

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]]> Recognizing Signs of Hormone Imbalance After Pregnancy https://blog.hormona.io/blog/blog-signs-of-hormone-imbalance-after-pregnancy/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:05:42 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=56044 Postpartum hormonal changes: What are they? Postpartum hormonal changes occur when your body experiences shifting hormone levels after birth. After your baby is born, the doctor removes the afterbirth or placenta, which sends signals to your body that you’re no longer pregnant and triggers hormonal shifts. Immediately, there’s a sharp drop in estrogen and progesterone […]

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]]> Key progesterone foods for women’s hormonal health https://blog.hormona.io/blog/progesterone-and-food/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:56:27 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=30287 What is progesterone anyway? Progesterone is one of the key female sex hormones and is essential for fertility. It’s produced in the ovaries and is responsible for ensuring the uterus is ready to grow a fertilized egg. It does this by thickening and maintaining the endometrium or uterine lining, making it a prime environment for […]

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]]> How a Hormone Balancing Diet Can Improve Your Health https://blog.hormona.io/blog/hormone-balancing-diet-foods/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:19:34 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=56000 The benefits of a hormone-balancing diet While being on a diet to regulate hormones may not sound like fun at first, once you begin seeing the benefits, you’ll wonder why you waited so long to start. As women, our bodies require adequate nutrition to function properly. When we don’t eat the right foods, it can […]

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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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]]> Top 5 Signs of Ovulation After Giving Birth: Postpartum Health https://blog.hormona.io/blog/signs-of-ovulation-after-giving-birth/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 05:19:29 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=55977 When do you ovulate after giving birth? The postpartum whirlwind can make life extra hectic, and it’s easy to lose track of where you are in your menstrual cycle. Just like every woman is unique, so is the healing period postpartum, which means there’s no set answer to when you’ll start ovulating after birth. Women […]

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]]> The role of a hormone imbalance test: Assisting in decision-making https://blog.hormona.io/blog/hormone-imbalance-test/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:51 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=55966 What is hormone imbalance? Before we discuss what a hormone imbalance is, it’s important to go over what hormones are and where they come from. As we discussed above, hormones are chemical messengers that tell your tissues and organs what to do. They travel through your bloodstream to their target cells and help control your […]

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]]> Ovulation cramps vs implantation cramps: What’s the difference? https://blog.hormona.io/blog/ovulation-cramps-vs-implantation-cramps/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:42:34 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=55933 What is ovulation cramping? If you’ve ever noticed a dull ache on one side of your lower abdomen about 14 before your period, you probably experienced ovulation cramping. This discomfort occurs as the follicles rupture, releasing a mature egg. It may also be due to the natural stretching of the ovary’s surface from the follicular […]

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]]> What your estradiol levels chart reveals: key indicators https://blog.hormona.io/blog/estradiol-levels-chart/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:13:12 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=55929 What is estradiol? Estradiol is a type of estrogen that’s produced primarily from the ovaries but in lesser amounts by the adrenal glands and fatty tissue. As one of the primary sex hormones, it plays a key role in regulating your menstrual cycle. Additionally, estradiol is essential for healthy cardiovascular function and for helping maintain […]

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]]> Is Ovulation Bleeding Normal? What You Need to Know https://blog.hormona.io/blog/is-ovulation-bleeding-normal-what-you-need-to-know/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:05:05 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=55905 What is ovulation bleeding? Ovulation bleeding is a slight vaginal bleeding that happens when your ovary releases an egg, a process called ovulation. Also known as mid-cycle bleeding, it generally occurs in the middle of your menstrual cycle at the same time as ovulation. Spotting while ovulating can be accompanied by ovulation pain or mittelschmerz, […]

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]]> How to increase progesterone naturally: Holistic approaches https://blog.hormona.io/blog/blog-how-to-increase-progesterone/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:27:29 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=55894 Optimal levels of progesterone Progesterone is mainly produced by the ovaries in high amounts after ovulation. This hormone is essential for supporting conception and the development of pregnancy. All that is needed is ovulation to achieve the expected levels of progesterone. It’s as simple as that. Progesterone levels can be lower than usual during the […]

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]]> The impact of estrogen dominance: Symptoms and causes https://blog.hormona.io/blog/estrogen-dominance/ Mon, 16 Dec 2024 04:57:30 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=55790 What is estrogen dominance? As a woman, you’ve probably heard how important female sex hormones are to your reproductive system. Estrogen and progesterone, the two main hormones, help regulate your menstrual cycle and keep it functioning smoothly. The female body is designed for procreation, and throughout most of the reproductive period — until the introduction […]

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]]> Bloating before period? Yes, it’s a real thing. https://blog.hormona.io/blog/bloating-before-period/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:47:15 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=43437 It must be that time of the month again…or is it? Wait, didn’t I just get my period a couple of weeks ago? So, why am I so bloated? While most of us expect to feel bloated during our period, we’re confused and annoyed when an unexpected case of the bloats pops up mid-cycle. So, […]

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]]> Loss of sex drive? Could be the Pill https://blog.hormona.io/blog/loss-of-sex-drive-the-pill/ Tue, 08 Aug 2023 09:15:24 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=41761 The Pill has a whole slew of well-known side effects ranging from inconvenient breakthrough bleeds to headaches, abdominal pain, and nausea. And, anyone who’s ever used hormonal birth control knows that the side effects are not just physical. They’re psychological and behavioral as well. The most ironic, perhaps, is a loss of sex drive. Because, […]

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]]> Hormones and pain: How your cycle affects sensitivity https://blog.hormona.io/blog/hormones-and-pain-during-cycle/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 09:53:09 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=40861 Hey, how’s your pain tolerance today? We ask because, and you’ve probably noticed this, your sensitivity to pain changes throughout your menstrual cycle. There’ll be days when just being makes your scalp hurt. And there’ll be other days when you can’t remember how you got that huge bruise on your leg. And that’s all down […]

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]]> How To Increase Libido in Women https://blog.hormona.io/blog/how-to-increase-libido-in-women/ Wed, 19 Jul 2023 09:13:56 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=43430 Have you noticed that you never seem to be “in the mood” much anymore? If you used to enjoy knocking boots but now find yourself completely turned off by the idea, it might be worth finding out if there are any underlying issues at hand. As the big sister you always wanted, we’re here to […]

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]]> Postmenopausal syndrome: What is it and how do you handle it? https://blog.hormona.io/blog/postmenopausal-syndrome/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 09:44:52 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=42744 So, you’ve made it through Menopause. Or at least you thought you did. You can’t remember the last time you had a period, but those dang Menopause symptoms have not gone away. This is known as Postmenopausal syndrome, and it’s way more common than you think. But don’t worry. In a lot of cases, most […]

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]]> Tracking your cycle through cervical mucus https://blog.hormona.io/blog/tracking-cycle-cervical-mucus/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:23:57 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=42437 Raise your hand if you learned about vaginal discharge growing up. No? What about cervical mucus and your cycle? No one? We thought not. In your parents’ and teachers’ defense, they likely didn’t know much about them. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t get educated now. And that’s what we’re all about here at […]

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