But everything in the body is interconnected down to the smallest detail , which is why fertility and the menstrual cycle are largely related to immunity. If our hormones are not in balance, the immune system will also be in a similarly confused state. In this article, you will learn how to support your body's resistance and increase immunity.

The body must receive information that it has enough and therefore has energy for reproduction. I'm not talking about overeating, but about sufficient energy intake . In men, it is not so significant, but for a woman, ovulation itself "costs" a few kilocalories. And if the body is in a deficit, it will certainly not support this process.

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.

Each phase of the menstrual cycle affects a woman on a daily basis. Changing levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone affect energy, athletic performance, appetite, metabolic rate, and immune function. As a result, you can feel like a completely different person almost every week!

When the body is frequently exposed to sugar or simple forms of carbohydrates, it leads to the constant release of insulin, which does not bode well for other hormones. Among other things, insulin acts on the ovaries, increasing testosterone production , which is a typical feature of women with PCOS. In turn, this leads to lower levels of the protein SHBG, which binds excess estrogen and testosterone in the blood. This can lead to estrogen dominance or excess testosterone in women. ( 5 )

You may have heard the claim that hormones are behind everything. That they are responsible for weight gain, mood swings, and cravings. At Femvia, we often talk about hormones because we know how important a role they play in the lives of (not only) women. That's why we're bringing you a mini series of articles on hormonal health, in which you'll find out how hormones affect the body, why they may be behind some of your problems, and what to do to finally have your hormones on your side, not against you! What are hormones? Hormones are chemicals produced by endocrine glands. These glands include the thyroid, adrenal glands, pancreas, ovaries in women, and testicles in men. They are classified...