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All Things Endometriosis and your Menstrual Cycle

All Things Endometriosis and your Menstrual Cycle

March is Endometriosis Month. Although Endo Warriors are common among menstruators around the world (around 10% of those of reproductive age), diagnosis of endometriosis is often delayed and misinformation is everywhere. Delays...

All Things Endometriosis and your Menstrual Cycle

March is Endometriosis Month. Although Endo Warriors are common among menstruators around the world (around 10% of those of reproductive age), diagnosis of endometriosis is often delayed and misinformation is everywhere. Delays...

National Alliance for Eating Disorders x August

National Alliance for Eating Disorders x August

National Alliance for Eating Disorders is a leading national nonprofit organization providing education and support for all eating disorders. They strongly emphasize the inclusion of eating disorders within the conversations...

National Alliance for Eating Disorders x August

National Alliance for Eating Disorders is a leading national nonprofit organization providing education and support for all eating disorders. They strongly emphasize the inclusion of eating disorders within the conversations...

Your Guide to Period Sex: Conversation with Lilly Sparks, Founder & CEO- afterglow

Your Guide to Period Sex: Conversation with Lil...

The conversation around period sex is often shunned & unspoken of. Yet, there is a need for education & answers around this. Lilly Sparks, founder & CEO of afterglow, sat down...

Your Guide to Period Sex: Conversation with Lil...

The conversation around period sex is often shunned & unspoken of. Yet, there is a need for education & answers around this. Lilly Sparks, founder & CEO of afterglow, sat down...

Does not getting a period due to taking hormones affect reproductive health?

Does not getting a period due to taking hormone...

The short answer is no, but there are some possibilities of it affecting reproductive health. Age is an example for declining fertility rates. The presence of certain hormones can also reduce a per...

Does not getting a period due to taking hormone...

The short answer is no, but there are some possibilities of it affecting reproductive health. Age is an example for declining fertility rates. The presence of certain hormones can also reduce a per...

Does my menstrual cycle change after having a child?

Does my menstrual cycle change after having a c...

Yes, your menstrual cycle will likely change after having a child, but eventually, it should become normalized again. There is no 'standard' to how it will look and feel, but it is common for the f...

Does my menstrual cycle change after having a c...

Yes, your menstrual cycle will likely change after having a child, but eventually, it should become normalized again. There is no 'standard' to how it will look and feel, but it is common for the f...

When will my period come back after giving birth/being pregnant?

When will my period come back after giving birt...

Every body is different and it varies from person to person!

When will my period come back after giving birt...

Every body is different and it varies from person to person!

When to go to the Doctor for my vaginal disharge

When to go to the Doctor for my vaginal disharge

You know your body best. Vaginal discharge will be a constant BFF in your life, and you should go in and get a doctors opinion if you notice any dramatic changes in odor, color, and consistency. Th...

When to go to the Doctor for my vaginal disharge

You know your body best. Vaginal discharge will be a constant BFF in your life, and you should go in and get a doctors opinion if you notice any dramatic changes in odor, color, and consistency. Th...

What are the basic types of hormone therapy?

What are the basic types of hormone therapy?

Hormone therapy for transitioning comes in the form of pills, patches, implants, gels, or shots. These will either be estrogen to help with feminizing hormone therapy, or testosterone to help with ...

What are the basic types of hormone therapy?

Hormone therapy for transitioning comes in the form of pills, patches, implants, gels, or shots. These will either be estrogen to help with feminizing hormone therapy, or testosterone to help with ...

How exactly does fertility decrease by taking gender-affirming hormones?

How exactly does fertility decrease by taking g...

Transgender men taking testosterone hormones can decrease the hormones in their body that support fertility. The effect of hormone therapy on fertility is potentially reversible, but the extent is ...

How exactly does fertility decrease by taking g...

Transgender men taking testosterone hormones can decrease the hormones in their body that support fertility. The effect of hormone therapy on fertility is potentially reversible, but the extent is ...