Many people are aware that having irregular periods negatively affects hormones and fertility, but did you know that not having a period can affect your bone health? For example, hormonal conditions like hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA), increase the risk of low bone density and fractures. If you are struggling with an irregular or absent cycle, this is just another reason to investigate your hormones, and get on a plan to feel better.
Read moreGetting to Know Your Menstrual Cycle: Ovulation - By Dr Chelsea Cole, ND
Learn why ovulation is important beyond fertility, common causes of anovulation, and how you can determine whether or not you are ovulating (…)
Read moreGetting to Know Your Menstrual Cycle: Infrequent or Absent Cycles - Dr. Chelsea Cole, ND
While menstruating can be a difficult, and sometimes inconvenient, monthly experience, it is still concerning when a menstrual cycle is missed. Outside of pregnancy, perimenopause/menopause, or some hormonal intrauterine devices (IUD), it is not normal to have infrequent or absent menstrual cycles. Learn all about underlying causes, and laboratory testing for irregular or absent menstrual cycles in Dr. Chelsea Cole’s newest blog article (…)
Read moreThe Sunshine Vitamin & Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - By Dr. Chelsea Cole
Now that the weather is warming up, exposure to sunshine will help increase vitamin D levels. While an adequate vitamin D level is important for many different aspects of health and wellness, it may be particularly helpful for those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Read on to learn more (…)
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