Endometriosis and the Microbiome: How do gut bugs affect period pain?
Pelvic health, women's health Kristen Mark Pelvic health, women's health Kristen Mark

Endometriosis and the Microbiome: How do gut bugs affect period pain?

Unlike conventional approaches to treatment, Naturopathic Medicine takes into consideration the multi-faceted and inter-related characteristics of endometriosis, in order to find effective and lasting treatment options for managing the symptoms associated with endometriosis, including reduced pelvic pain, improved fertility outcomes, and fostering an enhanced sense of agency in one’s state of well-being.

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PMS or PMDD - what's normal?
women's health, Pelvic health Kristen Mark women's health, Pelvic health Kristen Mark

PMS or PMDD - what's normal?

According to some definitions of premenstrual syndrome, pretty much any symptom can be chalked up to that time of the month. So how do we figure out what’s normal?

The more intense, and the longer before your period that symptoms begin, the more likely it is your body would benefit from support in moving through its monthly cycle. It’s normal to have signs and symptoms that let us know we’re moving through our cycle, but PMS doesn’t have to be a dreaded monthly ordeal.

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