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04/11/2025

Progesterone side effects? Learn how to effectively use body-identical progesterone for sleep, mood, bleeding, and perimenopause symptoms.

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31/10/2025

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16/10/2025

15/10/2025

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15/10/2025

You may think of the va**nal and endometrial microbiomes as separate ecosystems, but their proximity and shared regulation make them more like roommates sharing a wall. Both belong to the female reproductive tract microbiome continuum, yet each has its own micro-identity and immune tone.

Both are shaped by hormonal cycling, mucosal immunity, and sexual or reproductive activity. In health, Lactobacillus species dominate particularly: L. crispatus, L. jensenii, and L. gasseri, maintaining low pH and producing lactic acid, hydrogen peroxide, and bacteriocins for protection.

The va**nal microbiome is the frontline defender, dense, acidic (pH 3.8–4.5), and highly responsive to hormones, systemic health, and lifestyle.

The endometrial microbiome, though connected via the cervix, is a quieter, low-biomass environment. It’s less acidic (pH 6–7) and detectable only with ultra-sensitive tools such as qPCR, 16S rRNA, or metagenomic sequencing. It’s typically Lactobacillus-dominant but can include Bifidobacterium, Gardnerella, Cutibacterium, and, in imbalance, Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Enterococcus, and anaerobes.

A Lactobacillus-rich endometrium supports implantation and pregnancy. Dysbiosis, however, can trigger inflammation, chronic endometritis, or fertility challenges.
Because of its low biomass, endometrial microbiome sampling demands care, contamination from the va**na is a known confounder. Some clinics use sterile catheter-based sampling; others assess menstrual blood, ideally paired with va**nal testing for context.
Supporting both microbiomes means considering their shared influences, the gut, hormones, immune tone, and mucosal resilience.

Naturopathic and holistic care can individualise this support, complementing or standing alongside standard interventions.

Ultimately, we’re not just “balancing bugs”, we’re restoring harmony across interconnected eco-niches.
Have you heard of the endometrial microbiome before?

10/10/2025

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/10/08/what-to-eat-healthy-gut-microbiome/

Focus on eating fiber-rich foods, especially those high in a special type of fiber called resistant starch.

09/10/2025

A big dose of protein in the morning (25–40 grams) can make a huge difference to mood, energy, and satiety.

There are lots of ways to get there: eggs, yoghurt, cheese, protein powder, or leftover chicken, fish, or meat. (My personal favourite is chicken soup.)

As yummy as chia pudding is, it’s not a protein breakfast on its own. A standard serve of chia seeds gives only about 5 grams of protein.

You can bump that up slightly with almond milk (+1 g) or nuts (+3–5 g), or make it genuinely high-protein by adding protein powder. But in that case, the protein is from the powder, not the chia seeds.

And just a quick ps: there’s essentially no protein in coconut milk or coconut yoghurt. 🥥

Links to:
- my metabolism book: https://www.larabriden.com/metabolism-book/
my friend Mikki Williden, PhD's Forty Over Forty protein-breakfast guide: https://www.mikkiwilliden.com/forty-over-forty

27/09/2025

☕️ Did you know caffeine clears at wildly different speeds in different people?

For some, it’s gone in as little as 2 hours. For others, it can linger for 10 hours or more!

What affects it?

• Genetics: fast vs slow metabolisers (CYP1A2 gene is key).
• S*x: men generally clear caffeine faster than women.
• Menstrual cycle: clearance slows in the luteal phase.
• Hormonal birth control: the pill can slow caffeine’s clearance by half.

That means the same cup of coffee can feel totally different depending on who you are and when you drink it.

Share your coffee experience 👇🏽