Menstrual health matters

The Myth of the Oestrogen ‘Drop’

The Myth of the Oestrogen ‘Drop’By: Fiona Catchpowle Published on: 18/08/2025

Most people still think perimenopause means a steady “oestrogen drop.” The truth? Estradiol doesn’t just fall — it can rise, surge, or stay flat before declining. SWAN data shows four distinct hormone patterns, and progesterone decline starts the story. Symptoms often come from fluctuations, not deficiency.

Menstrual Health Biology
The Myth of the Oestrogen ‘Drop’

Hormones Have No Gender

Hormones Have No GenderBy: Fiona Catchpowle Published on: 18/08/2025

Hormones have no gender. They’re not male. They’re not female. They’re chemical messengers that every human body makes — influencing brain, bones, mood, metabolism, and more.

Menstrual Health Biology
Hormones Have No Gender

Ovaries are made for more

Ovaries are made for moreBy: Fiona Catchpowle Published on: 12/08/2025

Discover how the ovaries influence every organ system—not just the menstrual cycle. Learn why ovarian rhythms, not just hormone levels, shape client wellbeing, and why every holistic practitioner should understand them.

Menstrual Health Biology
Ovaries are made for more

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The Ovary User Guide

Made for More that Periods & Perimenopause

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Why You Need This

The Ovary User Guide is a short, sharp, 5-minute read designed to:.

  • Uncover quick, memorable facts about ovarian function you can use instantly to spark insight and better client conversations.

  • Give an eye-opening snapshot of the ovaries’ physical features, functions, and rhythms.

Our Mission

Decades of incomplete information has left a legacy of misunderstandings that are affecting health outcomes on a global scale. We will create a worldwide collective of menstrual and menopause health informed professionals so every menstruator has the knowledge and support to take their next best step as they travel along the menstrual health timeline.