Women’s Health/Physiology

People are making awesome podcasts about all kinds of things — yes, even menstruation. Here are some of our top picks:

It is helpful to know about ovulation even if you aren’t trying to get pregnant.

Associate Professor Dr. Kirsty Elliott-Sale discussing the #menstrual cycle and how sex #hormones may affect #exercise performance in the general female populat

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On this podcast we are joined by leading experts in their field who share evidence based advice on all things women’s health and performance in sport & exercise

Medically speaking, menopause is puberty in reverse. But unlike puberty, it’s not welcomed or talked about. We need to change how we view this universal biologi

We read the research on how hormonal birth control affects mental health and broke down why it’s a tricky subject to study, how the effects vary for each type o

Should women get different sport and exercise science advice/support than men? The honest answer is that we just don’t know. We speculate that, due to the numer

A new study looks for adaptations in the placenta, and finds positive effects from exercise during pregnancy

Menopause is not a pre-death or the end of a journey; instead, think of menopause as crossing the crimson bridge – a planned biological change that has been a v

Many women experience other Menopause symptoms, such as dizziness, allergies, and heart palpitations. In this very interesting episode, Dr. Hirsch will break do

‎Show Imperfect Progress with Anne Guzman, Ep Episode #14: This app for tracking your menstrual cycle can empower you, help you manage symptoms and help to norm

Menstruation has long been a subject not talked about in sports. Let’s change that and make things easier for the next generation of female athletes.

Half of female athletes use the pill. Does this affect their performance? We did not ask this question for too long. Here is the answer.

Hormonal birth control can make you feel so many ways: sexier or less sexy, more adventurous or less, hotter or maybe less attractive. We’re exploring how it af

‎Show the period of the period., Ep SE1 EP2: Hormonal contraception, performance & training. – Mar 14, 2021

Tracking your period can give you an edge in your training and racing—and not only because it reduces the odds you’ll get caught in a porta-potty without a tamp

Dreaming of sleeping your way to the finish line? This might not work. But the good news is: a sleepless night will not keep you away from it.

As a young athlete, you are unlikely to think much about your bone health. But this is exactly the time when you can prevent injuries and pain later.

You could argue that the physical and mental changes that occur during menopause aren’t really symptoms. The term is usually associated with a disease, which me

Babies whose mothers had exercised tended to perform better on tests of motor skills.

By Ida Lysdahl Fahrenholtz Women at low-risk pregnancy are encouraged to do at least 150 minutes of moderate physically activity per week or 20-30 minutes per d

After an exhaustive search of the literature, researchers conclude that, well, it’s complicated

You may have noticed changes to your skin—particularly the skin of your face—starting around puberty. Your skin responds to many signals including your hormones

#1: You’re probably thinking of perimenopause.

Debunking the myth about a daily bowel movement and your hormones

Jennifer Gunter, M.D., explains what to expect when you’re no longer expecting a period.

Like how to make sure your cup doesn’t runneth over.