Most of us have been there. I know I have. I also now know that I was lied to when I was younger because acne does NOT only happen in your teens. It happens in your teens, postpartum, during perimenopause and menopause, and sometimes even just because. Let’s see what we can do to treat it.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a very common hormonal problem for women of reproductive age. Common symptoms include long menstrual cycles, acne, facial hair, and weight gain. Many of these are unwanted, but thankfully, there’s many ways to naturally manage this condition.

When you’re trying to conceive, knowing when you ovulate is one of the most important things. The fertility awareness method (FAM) is a natural form of birth control that does not use any drugs or devices. It combines the calendar method, basal body temperature, and cervical mucous to give you awareness of when your body is most fertile.