Understanding Ovulation Ovulation is one of the most important events in a woman’s monthly cycle. It’s the moment an egg is released from the ovary, making conception possible. While it lasts only 12–24 hours, the hormonal preparation leading up to ovulation is a complex symphony involving the brain, ovaries, adrenal glands and even metabolic health. Healthy […]

Endometriosis is a chronic and often painful condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining (endometrium) grows outside the uterus. This misplaced tissue can appear on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, pelvic cavity, scars, or even the digestive system. Like normal endometrial tissue, it responds to monthly hormone cycles by thickening, swelling, and shedding, which can […]

Changes of the menstrual cycle may occur when nearing the perimenopausal phase, these changes for some women may include light bleeding. Perimenopause occurs around the menopause stage and many women will find that this is often the same time that their mother began (often around the age of 45 to 55) to experience changes in […]

Any form of synthetic hormone such as Oestrogen when introduced to the body will create a shift in the hormonal balance. This happens because you are supplying the body with a hormone which then results in a decline in the bodies natural production of the hormone. Consequently this creates a scrambling of messages and a […]

Vitex Agnus Castus is used to normalise female reproductive issues as it helps to modulate the sex hormones oestrogen and progesterone ratio specifically in the luteal phase of your cycle (ovulation). Vitex may also help to regulate and sustain a pregnancy during implantation of a fertilised ovum.  Vitex may assist in correcting Luteal hormones (LH) […]