Femspace

A blog about all aspects of the female cycle. The latest scientific findings, inspiration and interviews with experts across disciplines.

Jak hormony ovlivňují náladu ženy

Naše hormony ovlivňují mnohem víc, než si často uvědomujeme — od nálady, přes úzkosti, až po úroveň naší energie. Jako ženy velmi dobře víme, jak hluboce se jejich výkyvy mohou podepsat na tom, jak se cítíme každý den. Ačkoliv jsou změny nálady naprosto přirozené, pochopení toho, proč k nim dochází, nám může pomoci procházet těmito fázemi s větší lehkostí a laskavostí vůči sobě.

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Perimenopause and Menopause: The New Identity of the Woman

Perimenopause and menopause are two completely different conditions, but unfortunately they are often confused. Menopause is the last bleeding in a woman's life, so it has a precise time. It can only be identified retrospectively - up to 12 months after the last bleeding, or if the woman tracks her cycle using STM and knows that ovulation has not occurred for a year. Perimenopause , on the other hand, is a period (not a single date) that is not even precisely time-bound, when the body prepares for menopause and can be accompanied by many negatively perceived symptoms - sleep disorders, psychological problems, hot flashes, cycle irregularities, heavy bleeding.

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Why do we need dietary supplements and how best to choose them?

Nutritional supplements are products that help to "replenish" nutrients that we cannot cover in food. Although our diet should always be varied and nutritious, it may not always be enough for us to receive enough of all nutrients . Whether due to a currently increased need for a given substance, or for example due to increased stress, certain food choices or deteriorated soil quality. Today we will mainly look at the aforementioned vitamins and minerals , how they are absorbed in the body, and how to choose the highest quality ones.

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What are the symptoms of menopause?

Menopause usually occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55 and is the last menstrual period in their lives. It is the stage where menstruation does not occur for 12 months. As for emotional changes, nervousness, irritability, sadness, internal tension for no reason, and excessive sensitivity may occur. On a physical level, hot flashes, sweating, weight gain, joint pain, insomnia, dryness of mucous membranes, fatigue, and changes in the cardiovascular system may occur. One of the many functions of estrogen is to protect our blood vessels. But everything can be influenced.

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