The PdG test measures pregnanediol glucuronide, a urine marker of progesterone, to confirm ovulation. It offers a non-invasive way to track luteal phase health and fertility status. Testing is most reliable when done 7–10 days after ovulation, helping identify issues like luteal phase defects. Key Takeaways PdG tests confirm ovulation after it occurs - Unlike…

Xenoestrogens are found in a variety of everyday items. Many of us don’t think twice about the makeup we wear each day or the plastic container we use to pack our lunch. We know organic food is supposed to be better for us, but sometimes we just don’t want to pay the extra money. Unfortunately,…

The list of negatives attached to smoking cigarettes is long, but most women don’t realize that along with increased risk of heart disease, lung disease, breast cancer, and osteoporosis, as well as accelerated aging, poor skin color and wrinkles, fatigue and nutrient depletion, cigarettes also have profound effects on hormones. It’s well established that premenopausal…

Over 600,000 women annually undergo a hysterectomy. Reasons for having a hysterectomy are uterine fibroids, endometriosis (condition in which cells of the uterus have migrated to pelvic organs where they should not be, causing painful inflammation and bleeding), and uterine prolapse (dropping of the uterus into the vagina). According to the National Women’s Health Information…