by Dr. Francesca LeBlanc | May 16, 2024 | HORMONES
Does a coveted good night’s sleep sometimes feel like an elusive dream? Tossing and turning through the night, the frustration of poor sleep is an all-too-familiar feeling for many women I see. It’s not just about the grogginess or the struggle to stay...
by Dr. Francesca LeBlanc | May 2, 2024 | HORMONES
For the longest time, I was under the impression that worries about insulin were reserved exclusively for those diagnosed with diabetes. That belief held strong until my experience after my daughter’s birth drastically changed my outlook. Today, I want to share...
by Dr. Francesca LeBlanc | Apr 25, 2024 | HORMONES
The connection between high cortisol levels and trauma is crucial to understand. Stress and traumatic events affect the body more than you know. Particularly, the endocrine and nervous systems. You know cortisol as the “stress hormone.” I talk about it A...
by Dr. Francesca LeBlanc | Apr 12, 2024 | HORMONES, stress
Estrogen dominance is a situation where certain hormonal levels in a woman’s body go haywire (if YKYK!), which can lead to a bunch of different issues. Too much circulating estrogen can be a contributing factor for PCOS, PMS, PMDD, endometriosis and many more...
by Dr. Francesca LeBlanc | Mar 29, 2024 | HORMONES
Looking to switch to a non-hormonal method? Trying to get pregnant? Simply seeking a change after experiencing unwelcome side effects? The transition off hormonal birth control can be liberating. Yes, liberating! Hormonal birth control did NOT work for me. Big thanks...
by Dr. Francesca LeBlanc | Mar 25, 2024 | HORMONES, MENTAL HEALTH
If you are one of the millions of women who grapple with PMDD (Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder), the days leading up to your menstrual cycle can feel like an emotional abyss. PMDD is not just about facing PMS (Pre-Menstrual Syndrome) with a bit more intensity....
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