You may have heard the term ‘endometriosis’ thrown around before, but what exactly is it? And what does it entail? Endometriosis is derived from the word ‘endometrium,’ which refers to the tissue that lines the uterus; as you might expect, endometriosis arises from endometrial tissue growing outside of the uterus. With each menstrual cycle, your […] The post Endometriosis 101 appeared first on Allara Health ..read more

Believe it or not, a butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the front of your throat, just above the voice box, is responsible for a large portion of your overall hormonal health. In fact, your thyroid is an organ that plays a major role in regulating metabolism, growth, and the development of the human body. From […] The post Thyroid Health 101 appeared first on Allara Health ..read more

Believe it or not, at one point menstrual health was treated as a hygiene issue. Thankfully, in recent years, there has been a positive shift in the way we, as a society, think about women’s health – and part of that discussion is viewing menstruation as a global health concern.  This is important for not […] The post Menstrual Health Education 101 appeared first on Allara Health ..read more

According to the U.S Office on Women’s Health, uterine fibroids are typically noncancerous growths that appear on the wall of the uterus. Sometimes women can have uterine fibroids and not know, but sometimes fibroids can be apparent and difficult to live with, particularly when they are associated with pain and heavy menstrual bleeding. That being […] The post What Are Uterine Fibroids? appeared first on Allara Health ..read more

Questions like, “Can you have PCOS and endometriosis at the same time?” and “What is the difference between PCOS and endometriosis” are common Google searches for a good reason: both of these reproductive health conditions are chronic, under-diagnosed, and not talked about nearly enough in our current healthcare system. As such, in this article we’ll […] The post The Relationship Between PCOS and Endometriosis appeared first on Allara Health ..read more

According to the CDC, approximately 1 in 10 women of reproductive age have PCOS. Given that number, it’s likely that you – or someone you know – struggle with PCOS. But in case this is the first time you’ve heard this term, you may be wondering: what exactly is PCOS? How do you know if […] The post Lola and Allara’s Ultimate Guide to PCOS appeared first on Allara Health ..read more

According to the CDC, a chronic disease (otherwise referred to as a chronic condition) is one that lasts for more than a year, and is characterized by a need for ongoing medical attention or a limiting of daily activities. This definition is pretty broad, and can encompass diseases such as Alzheimer’s, arthritis, high blood pressure, […] The post Chronic Conditions in Women  appeared first on Allara Health ..read more

Endometriosis is a relatively common reproductive health condition in women. It is estimated that endometriosis occurs in 6-10% of women of reproductive age.  According to the U.S government’s Office of Women’s Health, endometriosis is defined as occurring when the endometrium (tissue that originates from the lining of your uterus) grows outside of the uterus, and […] The post What Is Endometriosis?  appeared first on Allara Health ..read more

Many of us have heard in passing about the importance of our thyroids, and we may even know what hormones it helps control and regulate in the body – but where it is, the signs of a thyroid disorder, and how to care for our thyroid are questions not many people know the answers to. […] The post Let’s Talk About Thyroid Health appeared first on Allara Health ..read more

The terms ‘PCOS’ and ‘insulin resistance’ frequently crop up together when first researching the causes, symptoms, and ongoing effects of polycystic ovary syndrome. But what exactly is insulin resistance (IR)? Is the correlation between the two causative? And if there is an association between PCOS and insulin resistance, what can you do to lower your […] The post What You Should Know About PCOS and Insulin Resistance appeared first on Allara Health ..read more