If you think something’s “off” with your cycle and want to learn to chart it using a fertility awareness method, start here.

Cycle Dysfunctions

What is your cycle trying to tell you about your health?

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Why have my periods stopped? Exploring the causes of secondary amenorrhea

In part 1 of this 3-part series on amenorrhea, I covered the causes of primary

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Where is my period? The causes of primary amenorrhea

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Considering endometrial ablation to fix heavy periods? Read this first

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Here’s how chronic illness can impact your menstrual cycle (and vice-versa)

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November 1, 2021

Your Guide to Natural Treatments for Menstrual and Reproductive Issues

If you’re having trouble with irregular periods and other reproductive or

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How I started healing my painful, irregular periods with the switch to fertility awareness

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How Fertility Awareness Can Help with Severe Menstrual Cramps

Dysmenorrhea, or severe menstrual cramps, is a common and debilitating issue for

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“What causes irregular periods, and can you fix them without birth control?” and other questions: A Natural Womanhood Irregular Periods FAQ

Before diving into our first question about irregular periods, let’s first

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A Therapist’s Suggestions for Coping With Mood Swings

Have you ever found yourself sobbing over a seemingly heart-wrenching commercial

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How to Solve Period Issues without the Pill

It’s no secret that hormonal contraceptives like the Pill, patch, ring, IUD, or

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When Libido Issues Are Not All In Your Head

A few years ago, when I worked for the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research

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What an Irregular Period Means, and How the Pill Doesn’t Help

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