Hormones Archives | Lauren Howe

5 Science Backed Ways to Reduce Perimenopausal Migraines

August 14, 2024August 14, 2024Hormones, Perimenopause, Women's Health

Perimenopausal migraines can be a common occurrence. If you already suffered with them, you may find they worsen or become more frequent. If you’ve never had them, you may find yourself experiencing them for the

The link between Endometriosis, SIBO and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

July 19, 2023November 22, 2023Endometriosis, Fertility, Gut Health, Hormones, SIBO, Women's Health

Gastrointestinal dysfunction, including SIBO and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), is very common in women and people with endometriosis. Many of the symptoms of endometriosis present as irritable bowel syndrome and SIBO, namely distension, abdominal pain,

Gluten Sensitivity & Celiac Disease: How Does it Affect Fertility?

March 30, 2021April 6, 2021Fertility, Hormones, Women's Health

While there may be many reasons why women have trouble trying to conceive (TTC), one that is frequently overlooked is gluten sensitivity and undiagnosed celiac disease (CD). While results have mixed, some studies have indicated

8 Ways to Ditch Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

September 1, 2020January 12, 2021Hormones, Women's Health

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is the term used to describe the group symptoms that occur in 1-2 weeks prior (also known as the luteal phase) to a women’s menstrual bleed. It is estimated that somewhere between

DUTCH Test: The Most Comprehensive Hormone Testing

July 13, 2018September 1, 2020Anxiety, General Health, Healthy Aging, Hormones, Women's Health

What is DUTCH testing? The DUTCH test is a method of hormone testing that offers the most extensive profile of sex and adrenal steroid hormones. DUTCH is an acronym that stands for Dried Urine Testing