Why tracking your menstrual cycle is important Tracking your menstrual cycle and monthly changes regularly can empower you to better understand what’s happening in your body and provide you with a wealth of knowledge about your overall health. Menstrual cycle tracking has many benefits as…
Selecting the right contraceptive option for you Contraception is the use of hormones, devices or surgery to prevent pregnancy, allowing you to choose if and when you want to have a baby. If you are wanting to prevent pregnancy, there are a number of different…
Understanding the menstrual cycle The menstrual cycle is more than just a period; it is a complex pattern of changes within the ovaries and uterus for the purpose of preparing the body for a possible pregnancy. This is regulated by the complex interaction of hormones…
How to recover properly after exercise For athletes, post-exercise recovery is vital to healthy training and performance regimes as it significantly contributes to improvement and development in high-level sporting endeavours. To benefit from this recovery, it’s recommended that your team of health professionals apply their…
Caring for your pelvic floor The pelvic floor is an integral, yet often overlooked, area of female health. When the pelvic floor is strong, it supports the pelvic organs to prevent problems such as incontinence (involuntary release of urine, faeces or flatulence) and prolapse (lack…
