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...

While a doctor will usually give you a prescription for medication or a very brief recommendation regarding lifestyle and possible supplements, a consultation with Femvie experts will help you understand what is happening in your body, what is behind your problems and how you yourself can contribute to your health. Contact our Femvie experts , who will create an individual plan for you based on your medical history, laboratory results, symptom monitoring, cycle analysis and an initial consultation.

Some nutrients are harder to get from food, even if we try to have a varied diet, while others are found in food in minimal quantities due to the depletion of our soil. For this reason, we simply have to get them into the body in another form - for example, in the form of a nutritional supplement. Perhaps you have already read about all the positive effects of individual substances and feel that you have almost all the symptoms of a deficiency and should buy every supplement on the market. But this is probably not necessary at all.

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.

PCOS is one of the most common conditions that women face in terms of their hormonal and metabolic health. Unfortunately, it is not easy to accurately diagnose this condition. There are many questions associated with the diagnosis and even more buts that can rule out the condition. Therefore, we will look at what specifically can be difficult when diagnosing PCOS and what to look out for - also from the patient's perspective.

PCOS isn't just about hormones. Polycystic ovary syndrome, also known as PCOS, is a metabolic and hormonal condition in which a woman's body produces excess androgens, male hormones. It is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women of reproductive age, affecting 6-12% of women worldwide.( 1 )