Slynd isn't for everyone — but for the right woman, it can be a really wonderful fit. In Part 2, I walk through the populations I find myself reaching for Slynd for most: women avoiding oral estrogen, those with PCOS or heavy bleeding, PMDD, and peri/postmenopausal women on HRT who don't tolerate micronized progesterone.

Most women have heard of the combined pill — but far fewer know about Slynd, a progestin-only option I find myself recommending more and more in my practice. With no estrogen, a forgiving 24-hour missed pill window, and unique anti-androgenic and diuretic-like properties, Slynd stands apart from traditional progestin-only pills. This is Part 1 of a two-part series breaking down what it is, how it works, and who might be a great fit

Breastfeeding is one of the most powerful things a mother can do for herself and her baby — but it also shifts the body into a low-estrogen state that can cause real, treatable symptoms. If you've experienced vaginal dryness, recurring UTIs, painful sex, or difficulty healing postpartum, there's a physiological explanation. Learn about Genitourinary Syndrome of Lactation (GSL), a newly proposed term coined in 2024, and what the emerging research says about supporting your body through it.

Many women with hormonal IUDs stop getting periods and wonder if they still ovulate. Learn how progestin IUDs work and two ways to track ovulation even without a monthly cycle.

Perimenopause can begin years before menopause — and symptoms often show up long before periods stop. Learn what’s normal, what’s not, and why you don’t have to wait to get support.

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Do you ever feel a sudden twinge or ache on one side of your lower abdomen right in the middle of your cycle? You’re not alone. Many women experience this mid-cycle discomfort — a normal, harmless phenomenon called mittelschmerz, or ovulation pain. Some women feel it every month, others only occasionally, and some never feel it at all.