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"Hormones oscillate and they're dynamic … they will go up and down depending on your body's needs."

Graph displays hormone peaks and troughs through different phases of the menstrual cycle.

  • health conditions including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), thyroid disease, and common illnesses such as a cold or flu
  • pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • extreme exercise or being underweight
  • some hormonal contraceptives, including the oral contraceptive pill, contraceptive implant, and contraceptive injection.

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Various contraceptive medications and devices, like the pill, an IUD and condoms.

Generic orange contraceptive pills in the blister pack on blue backgrounds.

"Most people will get their period back after a relatively short time."

"You certainly don't need any supplements or remedies to 'rebalance' anything."

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"People can waste a lot of money on stuff that's not evidence-based."

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