Hekate’s Journal
We’ve collected articles for you on women’s health, nutrition, fertility and pregnancy, so you don’t have to. From premenstrual syndrome, endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS, hypothalamic amenorrhea and more.
Celebrating Menstrual Health: Empowering Journeys through Artistic Expression.
Get ready to embark on a captivating journey where art meets the celebration of menstrual well-being. We're here to highlight the power of artistic expression in exploring and embracing the wonders of menstrual health. So, gather your art supplies and let's dive into a world where creativity dances hand in hand with the beautiful experiences of menstruation!
Progesterone will be fully funded for all who need it.
In a move that will benefit tens of thousands of New Zealanders, Pharmac has recently confirmed it will remove funding restrictions from progesterone, allowing this hormone to be prescribed fully funded for anyone that needs it. Unrestricted funding will start from 1 December 2022. You may be hearing more and more about body-identical progesterone or ‘natural progesterone’, especially if you’re trying to relieve menopausal symptoms. If you are, here’s what you need to know.
The change comes after Pharmac recently announced a budget increase, allowing them to open up Utrogestan funding list, supplied by Pharmaco. Until now, progesterone had only been funded for the prevention of pre-term labour in certain clinical circumstances. This change is a huge win for a significant number of people who will be able to access funded progesterone for a range of clinical uses, including for menopause hormone therapy. You read that right – progesterone wasn’t previously funded for menopause.
5 Little Things To Do For Your Partner While On Their Period.
It's no secret that we women and uterus owners have the ability to bring forth life into the world. But what some people don't know is that while we're having our period, we also have the power to make or break our partners' day.
When your partner's on their period, the last thing they should be worrying about is you. It's not that they don't love you, it's just that at that moment in time what matters most to them is getting through their period. It doesn't make them a villain for needing chocolate, magazines, the remote and maybe a shoulder to try on. In fact, it makes them normal.
The next time you know their next period is approaching, try one of these 5 little tips to make life easier (for everyone) during that time of the month.
Period TENS Units: 5 Things To Know Before Buying One.
You have crippling menstrual cramps, and all you can talk about is how you wish it would go away. Pain relief doesn't come quickly enough. We understand your pain, and we’re here to help. In this post, we'll take a look at what to know before buying a period TENS machine to help you get relief.
Period Pain Is Not Normal and Here’s Why.
Did you now period pain is not normal? Pain during your period should be a minor inconvenience at best, read our latest blog post to learn more!
Repair Your Hormonal Acne in 5 Steps.
Do you have hormonal acne that won’t budge despite a great skincare routine? It may be hormonal! Read our latest blog post to see how you can address this in 5 simple steps.
5 Things To Know If You Have PCOS.
Do you or someone you know have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? Getting a PCOS diagnosis can be a confusing road but what happens next? Here’s 5 things to know if you have PCOS.
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