Hormonal Health Guides

  1. What is hyperandrogenism?

    What is hyperandrogenism?

    Testosterone is a male sex hormone and can cause skin issues in women when present in excess levels. Testosterone plays an important role in the development of the male body, but in women, it is produced in small amounts by the ovaries and adrenal glands. When there is an overproduction of testosterone, it can lead to a condition known as hyperandrogenism, which is characterised by an excessive amount of male hormones in the body. 

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  2. Profile of woman with slick-back hair and glowy complexion

    5 PCOS Skincare Tips For Improving Your Skin

    If you’ve ever felt self-conscious about your skin, you aren’t alone. A study commissioned by E45 back in 2019 revealed that 81% of UK adults have experienced a skin issue, ranging from acne to eczema, psoriasis and rosacea, and of those affected, 10 million people felt that it directly impacted their mental health. 24% said that their skin condition makes them feel depressed.

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  3. PCOS and periods - portrait of woman with eyes closed

    Periods and PCOS: What are periods like with PCOS?

    If your period has always been unpredictable — showing up when it feels like it, disappearing for months, or arriving so heavily you dread it — you're not imagining it. PCOS has a profound effect on your menstrual cycle, and yet it's one of the least-talked-about parts of the diagnosis.

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  4. Support Hormones Naturally with PCOS – woman meditating and smiling

    Mastering Hormone Balance: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Your Hormones

    You're not imagining it.

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  5. Yoga for PCOS - woman doing yoga pose

    Yoga for PCOS: A Comprehensive Guide to Hormonal Balance, Stress Relief, and Cycle Support

    If you've been living with PCOS, you already know the drill. Irregular cycles. Fatigue that hits before lunch. Mood dips that arrive uninvited. A body that sometimes feels like it's operating on a completely different agenda to you.

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  6. What Does The Women's Health Strategy Mean For PCOS & Endometriosis?

    What Does The Women's Health Strategy Mean For PCOS & Endometriosis?

    In July 2022, the UK government published its first ever Women's Health Strategy for England — and for the millions of women living with PCOS, endometriosis, and other hormonal conditions, that moment felt significant.

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