Female physiology shapes nutrition, training and wellbeing more than is usually discussed. This section covers the cycle and hormones, PMS and contraception, PCOS, menopause, endometriosis and common deficiencies — how they work and what to do about them, by the evidence.
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A guide to birth control by real-world effectiveness: hormonal and non-hormonal, IUDs and implants, condoms and emergency contraception — with typical, not perfect, use rates.
Endometriosis is a common cause of severe menstrual and pelvic pain that is mistaken for normal for years. Its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and when to see a doctor.
How bone tissue works, why peak bone mass is set before 30, what menopause changes, who needs a DXA scan, and which measures genuinely reduce fracture risk.
How polycystic ovary syndrome is diagnosed, why it has nothing to do with cysts, where insulin resistance fits in, and which treatments have real evidence behind them.
The mechanisms behind premenstrual syndrome, how PMS differs from PMDD, why a symptom diary matters, the evidence-based measures — diet, movement, supplements, medication — and when to see a doctor.
Why women are at higher risk of iron deficiency, how to read ferritin, heme vs non-heme iron, how vitamin C and coffee affect absorption, and when supplements make sense.
Perimenopause vs menopause without the panic: why hot flushes, poor sleep and mood swings happen, what to do for bones and heart, protein and strength, and when to discuss HRT with a doctor.
What the data actually say about strength and endurance across cycle phases, whether cycle syncing works, training with PMS, and why a lost period is a red flag.