[o]estrogen and progesterone

Estrogen and progesterone are hormones. Hormones are chemical messengers secreted directly into the blood. They affect the activity of another part of the body. In essence, hormones serve as messengers, controlling and coordinating activities throughout the body.

[o]estrogen dominance

Estrogen dominance simply means that oestrogen is too high in comparison to progesterone at the point in the cycle where progesterone should be high (e.g. the luteal phase).

luteal phase

The luteal phase is the latter phase of the menstrual cycle or the earlier phase of the estrous cycle. It begins with the formation of the corpus luteum and ends in either pregnancy or luteolysis. 

[o]estrous cycle

Estrogen dominance simply means that oestrogen is too high in comparison to progesterone at the point in the cycle where progesterone should be high (e.g. the luteal phase).

corpus luteum

A corpus luteum is a mass of cells that forms in an ovary and is responsible for the production of the hormone progesterone during early pregnancy. The role of the corpus luteum depends on whether or not fertilization occurs.

PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone (androgen) levels. The ovaries may develop numerous small collections of fluid (follicles) and fail to regularly release eggs.

PMS

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has a wide variety of signs and symptoms, including mood swings, tender breasts, food cravings, fatigue, irritability and depression. It's estimated that as many as 3 of every 4 menstruating women have experienced some form of premenstrual syndrome.

Fourth Trimester

12-week period of significant emotional and physical changes immediately after a baby is born as the baby adjusts to life outside of the womb and the mother adjusts to her new life.

Rachel Eyre Dutton Interviews on

The Mindful Soul Center Podcast

Learning about your body: Part I of 2

Rachel of The Healthy Womb is a women's health expert. She’s also known as the Period Whisperer. In this interview she shares a depth of information that was so vast the interview was broken into 2 parts. In part one we cover PMS, PCOS, infertility, postpartum depression, what's 'normal' for a woman, estrogen dominance, hormone balancing, the fourth trimester of pregnancy and so much more.

Women's Cycles & Fertility: Part 2 of 2

This is part II of the Mindful Soul Center Podcast's interview with Rachel Dutton. We speak about charting from the basics to more involved charting and how knowing your body can change your life. Rachel is clearly passionate about her work. There is so much information for both men and women. Women, you can get to know your body better and men, you can gain some insights into women’s cycles and both partners fertility. If you haven't listened to part one, be sure to go back and learn even more abount women's health.