Tag: hormones

WWR 191: Perimenopause Hell

Perimenopause is such a confusing time for women because you’re still cycling, still having your periods (which are often horrific) but you’re having the typical symptoms we associate with menopause! Perimenopause typically starts around age 45 and can last anywhere from 6-13 years and it’s such a dramatic hormonal transition that can often leave women… Continue reading WWR 191: Perimenopause Hell

WWR 186: Oestrogen Metabolism

Have you ever wondered how your body processes, metabolises and detoxifies your hormones? Safe processing and clearance of your oestrogen hormones from your body is essential for health and hormone balance but is also protective against oestrogen driven conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis and even breast cancer. Tune in now to understand the ins and… Continue reading WWR 186: Oestrogen Metabolism

WWR 183: The Thyroid Fertility Connection

What does your thyroid have to do with your fertility potential? Why do we thoroughly test thyroid function when wanting to conceive? On this episode of Wellness Women Radio, The Wellness Women are talking all things thyroid health and why this is so important for hormonal balance, conception and pregnancy. Tune in now to learn… Continue reading WWR 183: The Thyroid Fertility Connection

WWR 181: Hair Loss in Women

Hair loss in women is rarely spoken about and seems somewhat taboo however it’s incredibly common and can be caused by a whole host of different conditions. In this episode of Wellness Women Radio, Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea dive into the most common causes of hair loss including metabolic reasons, hormonal imbalances and even… Continue reading WWR 181: Hair Loss in Women

WWR 179: Postpartum Hormones Explained

We all spend so much time and energy preparing for a pregnancy and preparing for the birth but no one tells us about the hormonal havoc that comes after birth! In this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea dive into the reality of postnatal hormones and what you can expect after… Continue reading WWR 179: Postpartum Hormones Explained

WWR 177: How to Fix Your Long Cycles

Long cycles or absent periods can be very tricky things to treat! There can be lots of different reasons women will have long cycles including PCOS, metabolic causes, excessive exercise and even certain types of medications (just to name a few!). In this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Andrea and Dr Ashleigh dive into… Continue reading WWR 177: How to Fix Your Long Cycles

WWR 176: How to Fix Your Short Cycle *without the pill!

Do you have a short cycle? Have you been told you have a luteal phase deficiency? This episode of Wellness Women Radio is a ‘how-to guide’ of how to fix your short cycle without the pill or hormonal contraceptives! Short cycles, less than 26 days (in our opinion) can be due hormonal imbalances, abnormal uterine… Continue reading WWR 176: How to Fix Your Short Cycle *without the pill!

WWR 175: Obesogens

Obesogens or obesogenic compounds are chemicals that make us fat! In this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea dive into the foods, chemicals and personal care products that should be banned from your household! All of these endocrine disrupting chemicals can completely change our metabolism, alters our fat storage programming, interferes… Continue reading WWR 175: Obesogens

WWR 172: Eating for Fertility

We spend so much time coaching women through what to eat, and what not to eat, when they’re pregnant but what about when you’re trying to conceive? Should couples eat differently to optimise their fertility? In this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea look at the ideal foods to assist with… Continue reading WWR 172: Eating for Fertility

WWR 170: COVID-19 Ripple Effects and Fertility

COVID-19 has completely changed the world in such a short period of time and it has affected us all in different ways. Part of the flow on affect of this time is the cancellation of all fertility treatments, including IVF/ICSI. On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea explore the impact… Continue reading WWR 170: COVID-19 Ripple Effects and Fertility