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Hormones and women's health
Cycles, fertility, perimenopause, thyroid and testosterone, explained plainly.
Guidance on the menstrual cycle, contraception, pregnancy, perimenopause and menopause, HRT, thyroid health and men's hormones, from gynaecologists, endocrinologists and hormone specialists.
What the minds agree on
Where the experts we follow point the same way.
The experts agree
Cycle tracking
Track menstrual cycles to understand hormonal patterns, optimise performance, and implement preventive health support.
The experts agree
Hormone panel testing
Regular hormone panel testing is essential to safely adjust hormone therapy and detect hormonal imbalances early.
The experts agree
Symptom tracking
Tracking symptoms helps you understand your patterns and optimise your health choices.
The experts agree
Hormone testing
Hormone testing is a helpful step to guide targeted support.
The experts agree
Thyroid hormone treatment
Restore thyroid hormone balance to improve energy metabolism, neural function, and reduce systemic irritations, using pharmaceuticals when appropriate.
The experts agree
Acupuncture
Acupuncture can support emotional well-being and help regulate the nervous system, especially during stress.
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Anti-inflammatory diet
An anti-inflammatory diet supports gut health, hormone balance, and helps manage chronic inflammation.
The experts agree
Genetic testing
Genetic testing can guide personalised health choices and is increasingly accessible for those seeking tailored insights.
The experts agree
Pregnenolone
Pregnenolone can support stress and cognition, but should be used thoughtfully with awareness of effects.
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Progesterone
Progesterone can support calm and sleep, but should be used with guidance and proper testing.
The experts agree
Paleo diet
A paleo diet can increase nutrient density and support reproductive and overall health for many people.
Also recommended
Most of them recommend these, some with conditions worth reading.
Most recommend it
DUTCH hormone test
Use the DUTCH test to get a detailed view of hormone activity beyond blood tests, aiding symptom understanding and safe hormone therapy.
Most recommend it
Full thyroid panel
Use comprehensive thyroid testing beyond TSH to better assess thyroid health and related risks.
Most recommend it
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy
Bioidentical hormone therapy is generally favoured for easing menopause and hormone loss.
Most recommend it
Functional medicine
Functional medicine focuses on root causes and whole-person healing.
Most recommend it
Low-dose naltrexone
Low-dose naltrexone may help regulate immune responses in chronic inflammation with professional guidance.
Most recommend it
Bioidentical hormones
Bioidentical hormones are recommended, with individualized care and dosing emphasized.
Most recommend it
Hormone replacement therapy
Hormone therapy is often helpful for menopause symptoms when tailored to individual needs.
Most recommend it
Testosterone replacement therapy
Testosterone replacement can help when monitored and kept within normal ranges.
Most recommend it
TSH below 2
Aim to maintain TSH levels under 2 to better detect thyroid dysfunction and reduce inflammation risks.
Most recommend it
DHEA
DHEA is worth exploring, but specialist guidance is key.
Where they are split
Credible minds land on different sides. You see both.
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Training guides
- Training for womenWho it is for
Tools and tests
- Symptom explorerDescribe what you notice and get a set of working hypotheses to take to your practitioner.
- Blood test guideEvery marker against the range your lab uses and the range the experts aim for. Drop in a PDF to see your own values.
- TSHA blood marker worth knowing
- TestosteroneA blood marker worth knowing
- CortisolA blood marker worth knowing
- Follicle stimulating hormoneA blood marker worth knowing
Books the minds teach from
- The Body Keeps the ScoreBessel van der Kolk
- Countdown: How Our Modern World Is Threatening Sperm Counts, Altering Male and Female Reproductive Development, and Imperiling the Future of the Human RaceShanna Swan
- Cellular Basis of BehaviorEric R. Kandel
- The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood AdversityNadine Burke Harris
- The Divided Mind: The Epidemic of Mindbody DisordersJohn E. Sarno
- Estrogen MattersAvrum Bluming, Carol Tavris
