Holy Basil for Hormones: What the Research Actually Shows
You have probably heard of ashwagandha. If you spend any time in women's health spaces, you have probably heard of rhodiola too. Holy basil…
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The MyOva Journal
Hormonal health, explained honestly.
Plain-English, evidence-led guides to PMOS (formerly PCOS), your cycle, fertility, endometriosis, PMDD and menopause.
Written to help you understand what’s going on in your body, and to take better questions to your next GP appointment.
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Does Sage Actually Help With Hot Flushes? Here's What the Research Says
You're in the middle of a meeting. Or asleep. Or just sitting quietly on the sofa. And then it hits, a wave of heat…
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PMDD vs Severe PMS: How to Tell the Difference (And Why It Matters)
You feel it coming. A few days before your period, sometimes longer, something shifts, and not just in your body. Your mood drops off…
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Red Clover for Menopause: Does It Work for Hot Flushes?
You've probably seen red clover on the back of a supplement label and thought one of two things: "that sounds nice and natural" or…
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Endometriosis And Inflammation: What The Research Actually Shows
"It's just a bad period." "It's stress." "Your scan looks fine, so what's the problem?" If you live with endometriosis, you've probably heard at…
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Preparing for IVF With PMOS (PCOS): What the Research Says
Nobody hands you a roadmap when you get to this point. You've had the diagnosis, you've done the research, and you've probably sat through…
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PMOS (PCOS) and Perimenopause: What Nobody Told You
You spent your 20s figuring out what PMOS (PCOS) actually was. Your 30s managing it. And now, somewhere in your early to mid-40s, something…
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PMOS (PCOS) and Egg Quality: What the Research Shows
If you have PMOS (PCOS) and you are thinking about trying to conceive one day, someone has probably mentioned egg quality to you already,…
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Week 12: Long-Term Hormone Health Integration
Molly FrancisAssociate Registered Nutritionist · @wellnesswithmolly_ By this point in the 90 Day Flow, you've probably realised hormone health isn't about doing everything. It's…
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Dermaplaning With PMOS (PCOS): Is It Safe at Home?
If you have PCOS, you already know the drill. You have Googled, you have tried things, you have felt frustrated, and you have probably…
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Anti-Inflammatory Eating for Hormonal Health
Here's something most GPs don't mention in the ten minutes they have with you: inflammation isn't just a background inconvenience. For women with PMOS…
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The Best Supplements for PCOS: What the Research Actually Says
You've just been diagnosed with PCOS, or you've had the diagnosis for years, and you've spent approximately 47 minutes on TikTok being told to…
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What Blood Tests Should I Ask For With PMOS (PCOS)? The Complete Guide
I sat in my GP's office holding a piece of paper that said my hormones were "within normal range." I also had irregular cycles,…
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