Do you have to live with PMS symptoms? Most women grow up believing that PMS - the pre-menstrual syndrome - is an inevitable and normal part of being a woman. After all, so many of us experience PMS symptoms on a regular basis, it totally makes sense that we believe that that’s just the way... Continue reading

Everything you need to know about irregular cycles If your cycle is irregular, it usually means that your period is irregular. In science, regular cycles with a length of 24 to 36 days are considered healthy cycles. Of course, it should be noted that not every cycle is always the same length. There are natural... Continue reading

The follicular phase This phase in the female cycle is all about the growth and development of the follicle in the ovary and the maturation of the egg. The Follicular phase: Definition The follicular phase is often also called the growth phase, follicle maturation phase, preovulation phase or proliferation phase. Symbolically, this phase of the... Continue reading

Does vitamin D affect fertility and conception? We all know it: too much sun should be avoided, right?  Well, avoiding sunlight altogether is not an option either, because we need vitamin D. Sufficient sunlight exposure not only helps plants grow. It also slows down our biological clock and keeps us in a good mood and... Continue reading

The luteal phase in the female cycle The luteal phase in the female cycle begins immediately after ovulation. The luteinising hormone (LH) is responsible for the formation of the corpus luteum from the follicle after ovulation. This phase of the cycle symbolizes autumn. When hormone levels drop, you feel calmer, more reflective and perhaps sensitive,... Continue reading

The second half of the cycle When we talk about the second half of the female cycle, we are actually referring to the luteal phase, which begins immediately after ovulation. The luteinising hormone (LH) is responsible for the formation of the corpus luteum from the follicle after ovulation. As hormone levels drop towards the end... Continue reading

The first half of the cycle The first half of the cycle describes the part of the female cycle in which the eggs mature. This phase is also called the development phase, follicular (maturation) phase, pre-ovulation phase or proliferation phase. When does the first half of the cycle take place? The first half of the... Continue reading

Our guide to come off the birth control pill So many (and especially young) women have the argument that they can't stop taking the birth control pill because they are so scared of getting pregnant. Considering how sex, fertility and reproduction are explained to us in school, this fear is completely understandable. After all, young... Continue reading

Can exercise affect fertility, pregnancy, and conception itself? In one of our recent articles we’ve already described in detail how exercise influences the female cycle. But what about exercise and fertility, exercise and pregnancy, or exercise and conception itself? This is the question we want to answer in this blog post and we have compiled... Continue reading