Birth control pills are made of two types of hormones called estrogen and progesterone. The drop in hormones causes the lining of the uterus to shed and cause bleeding. Over time, your period can change on the pill, causing your... (More)

The ovaries, a part of the female reproductive system, also known as the female gonads, are located in the pelvis, one on each side of the uterus. Each ovary is about the size and shape of a walnut. The ovaries... (More)

Stressful situations trigger the adrenal glands in our body preparing us for our primal ‘fight or flight’ reflexes. This ‘survival mode’ reflexively makes our body divert energy and resources to strength and speed (heart, lung capacity and muscles), prioritizing this... (More)

I thought it was my period but now I'm not sure what is going on. so here it goes (keep in mind my period has been pretty irregular to begin with but it started to get regular over the last... (More)