FemmeWell

26/02/2026

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24/02/2026

In clinic, I rarely start with “What supplement can we add?”

I start with:
What is your body trying to tell us?

Symptom relief absolutely has its place but sustainable hormone balance comes from supporting the systems driving those symptoms.

Food. Stress. Liver function. Gut health. Ovulation. Blood sugar.

Hormones don’t exist in isolation and neither should your support plan.

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12/02/2026

Perimenopause isn’t your body “falling apart”.

It’s a transition - one that asks for different support than you needed in your 20s or 30s.

With the right guidance, early perimenopause can be a time of clarity rather than chaos - helping you feel more informed, more supported, and far more in tune with what your body needs now.

05/02/2026

https://www.femmewell.co.nz/other/perimenopause-when-your-hormones-start-changing/

Most women think it starts with hot flushes and missed periods somewhere in their late 40s or 50s. In reality, perimenopause often begins much earlier — and far more quietly.

For many women, the first signs show up in their late 30s or early 40s, often disguised as:

- Worsening PMS
- Shorter or heavier cycles
- Anxiety or low mood
- Poor sleep
- New food sensitivities
- Feeling “not quite yourself”

And the hormone most responsible for this early shift? = Progesterone.

In early perimenopause, ovulation becomes less consistent. And when ovulation becomes irregular, progesterone production drops.

This matters because progesterone is your:

* Calming, anxiety-buffering hormone
* Sleep-supporting hormone
* Natural counterbalance to estrogen

When progesterone starts to decline, women often notice:

* Increased irritability or anxiety (especially premenstrually)
* Poor sleep or early waking
* Heavier or more symptomatic periods
* Breast tenderness
* Shorter cycles
* Stronger emotional reactions to stress

Many women describe this phase as:

“I feel more reactive, more tired, and less tolerant of everything.”

Sound familiar?

30/01/2026

https://www.femmewell.co.nz/other/fertility-support-its-not-just-about-getting-pregnant/

Supporting fertility means supporting the whole body, not just the reproductive organs.

Ovulation, implantation and early pregnancy rely on multiple systems working together:
• Hormones
• Blood sugar regulation
• Gut and liver health
• Nutrient status
• Nervous system balance
• Inflammation levels

Avoid the overwhelm and get in touch to find out how I might be able to help you.

24/01/2026

A new study has found that choosing a natural cycle or medically induced cycle with embryo transfer has a similar success rate, but there are reduced complications in the natural cycle option.

Women using frozen embryos as part of their IVF treatment can either choose to use a medicated cycle or their natural one to prepare their uterus for a pregnancy. Now, scientists have found that the latter option seems to carry fewer risks.

17/01/2026

I see so many women struggling with symptoms that can be linked to estrogen dominance - such as painful periods, PMS, breast tenderness, and more. 🌸

Estrogen naturally peaks just before ovulation and remains higher during the luteal phase (the time between ovulation and your period). During this phase, progesterone plays a vital role in keeping estrogen balanced. When progesterone is low, estrogen is left unchecked and that’s often when symptoms start to flare.

Genetic variations, such as MTHFR and COMT, can add another layer to this picture by affecting how well your body processes and clears hormones. For some women, combining genetic testing with a DUTCH Complete test can provide valuable insight into what’s really going on beneath the surface.

Because when it comes to hormones, understanding your unique biochemistry is key. ✨

13/12/2025

Looking to improve your energy? Take a look at your food intake during the morning to see if this is contributing to an energy crash.

09/12/2025

Meet me and my passion project, FemmeWell.
My mission is to educate and empower women to take charge of their health and wellbeing. I truly believe that the more knowledge you have, the more in tune you become with your body. With understanding comes confidence - and the ability to recognise the changes you experience and know exactly how to support yourself through them.

✨ Hormone balance
✨ Fertility, pregnancy and postpartum
✨ Thyroid health
✨ Peri-menopause and menopause

Drop in a comment if you have any specific areas you'd like to know more about.

05/12/2025

Our new website was created by the team at Envy, who were amazing to work with!

04/12/2025

05/11/2025

The main event of a women's natural menstrual cycle is ovulation, whether you are trying to conceive or not.

Progesterone is a wonderful and essential hormone that helps women feel calm, relaxed, and emotionally balanced.