The copper IUD is one of the most reliable contraceptives on the market. But "almost foolproof" doesn't mean foolproof. What happens when it fails anyway? We answer all the questions you dare not s...
Yes, it is possible to ovulate twice in the same menstrual cycle, a phenomenon known as double ovulation or hyperovulation. This rare but real occurrence can lead to a dizygotic twin pregnancy ("fr...
Girl or boy? Your baby's sex is determined at fertilization by the chromosome carried by the sperm. But to be certain, you'll have to wait until the 5th-month morphological ultrasound or, in some s...
In summer, we imagine ourselves naturally replenishing our vitamin D stores, basking in the sun. This is true... but much less often than we think. Sunscreen, skin type, latitude, lifestyle: so man...
Brain fog is one of the most common and least recognized symptoms of perimenopause. It is not a disease or a sign of cognitive decline: it is a reversible effect of hormonal fluctuations on the bra...
Key takeaways: Your hair and skin follow the hormonal logic of your cycle. Your sebaceous glands and skin have hormone receptors: they react directly to variations in the menstrual cycle. Es...
Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of perimenopause, affecting many women between 45 and 50 years of age. It is mainly explained by fluctuations in sex hormones, estrogen and progesterone, ...
A given. Upon announcing her pregnancy, it was impossible for us not to give Clotilde Chaumet carte blanche to interpret her vision of motherhood with the help of her friend, photographer Sunny Rin...
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, accounting for approximately 30% of the body's total protein. It plays a key role in the structure of skin, bones, joints, and tendons. Con...
Memory gaps, mental fog... Mommy brain is not a sign of weakness, but a real transformation of the maternal brain. We explain why.
Perimenopause is a natural hormonal transitional phase that precedes menopause, which can begin as early as 40 years old and last for several years. It is characterized by a gradual decrease in pro...
Spotting refers to light vaginal bleeding that occurs outside of menstruation, distinct from a period due to its quantity, color, and duration. A common and often benign phenomenon, it can occur du...
