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Sarah Rolfing, RN
- Apr 8
- 1 min
A sneaky cause of ovulation disruption: Prolactin.
Did you know that high prolactin (hyperprolactinemia) is a commonly missed reason for ovulatory dysfunction? Usually we only hear about...
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Sarah Rolfing, RN
- Mar 28
- 1 min
Easy Ovulation Check at Home
How often are your overwhelmed by the many gadgets and gizmos that help track various biomarkers (temp, LH, estrogen, progesterone, OH...
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Sarah Rolfing, RN
- Mar 16
- 1 min
You don't have to wait with TTC.
Women who are trying to conceive are told by the traditional medical community to try for one year before consulting a doctor about...
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Sarah Rolfing, RN
- Feb 28
- 1 min
The mid-cycle squeeze: ESTROGEN
It's totally normal to experience fluctuations in your weight over the course of your cycle. In the follicular phase of the cycle,...
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Sarah Rolfing, RN
- Feb 20
- 1 min
Overlooked Causes of Infertility
Ovulation is a sign of health. Optimizing fertility means optimizing your health. Your body was designed to be fertile, regardless of...
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Sarah Rolfing, RN
- Feb 3
- 2 min
What is a carcinogen?
Studies have shown that birth control might reduce the risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer. The assertion here is that exposure to...
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Sarah Rolfing, RN
- Jan 29
- 1 min
Cervical Health in Teens & Birth Control
Teaching young women about their bodies is essential. So often, teens are put on birth control to “fix” period problems, not just for...
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Sarah Rolfing, RN
- Jan 20
- 1 min
Cervical Mucus Under the Scope
Cervical mucus is amazing. Has no one told you?! Here’s why: Your cervix, in response to the hormones estrogen and progesterone produced...
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Sarah Rolfing, RN
- Jan 20
- 1 min
Low Progesterone: Did You Know?
The vital hormone progesterone is produced in the second half of the ovulation cycle thanks to a small structure called the “corpus...
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Sarah Rolfing, RN
- Jan 20
- 2 min
Progesterone... why we love it so much.
#Progesterone. The dance partner to #estrogen. This hormone is responsible for the “rest & digest” phase of our ovulation cycle. Without...
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Sarah Rolfing, RN
- Jan 20
- 1 min
Period Flow - Light or Heavy?
A woman usually loses 40-80 ml (8-16 teaspoons) of blood over the course of a period. ***Remember, a TRUE menstrual bleed is a result of...
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Sarah Rolfing, RN
- Jan 20
- 1 min
PMS... Is it "Normal?"
We get asked this a lot by women. Is PMS normal? “I feel like scratching my partner’s face off.” “My kids’ voices sound like nails on...
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Sarah Rolfing, RN
- Jan 19
- 1 min
Estrogen & Progesterone
The following is a public service announcement for women and the medical establishment.... OVULATION IS A SIGN OF HEALTH 👏 If you follow...
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Sarah Rolfing, RN
- Jan 12
- 2 min
Boost Your Progesterone
As we’ve discussed in this #hormone series, progesterone is a vital hormone for overall wellness and is produced as a result of regular...
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Sarah Rolfing, RN
- Jan 9
- 1 min
Brain + Ovary Connection
Here's a simplified hormone 101 lesson when it comes to your reproductive system. Hormones are like "text messages" that direct actions...
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Sarah Rolfing, RN
- Jan 9
- 1 min
Estrogen: The Female Friend
Here it is again: OVULATION IS A SIGN OF HEALTH! 🤯 Periods may get the more attention in the traditional medical community because of...
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