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Category: Cycle & Fertility
Irregular cycle and cycle disorders
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Everything you need to know about irregular cycles

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
follicular phase
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The follicular phase

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
Vitamin D- can sunlight boost fertility?
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Does vitamin D affect fertility and conception?

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
PMS and luteal phase
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The luteal phase

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 2nd half of the female cycle
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The second half of the female cycle

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
guide to come off the pill
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Our guide to come off the birth control pill

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
How sport can affect fertility
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Exercise and fertility

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
Cycle & exercise
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Cycle & exercise

Your cycle & exercise: How your cycle plays a role when it comes to adapting your workouts Last week you energetically ran several kilometers in the park and it wasn't even difficult for you? Today you almost couldn't reach the 5 km mark? This is not at all unusual and is often related to your... Continue reading
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