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At-home FSH tests can do more than just detect pregnancy—they can also offer clues for women wondering if they’re entering menopause. Combining these tests with tracking symptoms and measuring the results can help women better understand what’s happening with their bodies and take the first step toward finding answers.

We all know alcohol can affect our mood and energy, but did you know it can also interfere with your menstrual cycle and hormones? While a drink here and there is usually harmless, regular alcohol consumption can cause noticeable shifts in your cycle and reproductive health. Here's how alcohol can disrupt women’s hormones and menstrual cycles —and a story about how a good friend of mine discovered it firsthand.

Your menstrual cycle is not just important for reproductive health, functioning in a silo to be dealt with once a month. Instead, your cycle is intricately connected to your health and well-being all month long. It can even influence seemingly unrelated processes in your mind and body, including sleep, immunity, heart health, mental health, and mood.

The average age of menarche – the age at which a girl gets her first period – has decreased significantly in recent years, as girls are now getting their periods much earlier than they did before. Early menarche (under the age of 10) is more common today and associated with an increased risk of significant health issues down the road. It’s important to help girls understand and prepare for what they may experience ahead so they can better prepare for potential future health issues.

Ovulation affects far more than just fertility — it impacts so many aspects of your overall health that experts consider it the 5th vital sign in women. Ovulation is crucial for optimal sleep, moods, and more. It may coincide with worsening symptoms of chronic health conditions. Tracking your ovulation can help you better, understand your health, and anticipate potential issues.

Your menstrual cycle is not just important for reproductive health, functioning in a silo to be dealt with once a month. Instead, your cycle is intricately connected to your health and well-being all month long. It can even influence seemingly unrelated processes in your mind and body, including sleep, immunity, heart health, mental health, and mood.