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Mittelschmerz – literally 'middle pain' in German – could be behind those strange cramps that strike outside between periods. Never heard of it? You’re not alone – but this lesser known ailment affects a whopping 1 in 5 women. It’s time to lift the lid on this debilitating and all-too-common condition.

Functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner Aline McCarthy joins the latest episode of the Unprocessed podcast to discuss the intersection of gut health and menopause – you might be surprised to learn how deeply interwoven these two elements are. Let’s take a look at some of her tips to navigating what can be a confusing and isolating time – and why it’s never too early to start preparing.   

Iron deficiency is scarily common among women, with serious health consequences, ranging from fatigue and anaemia to cognitive impairment – but why are women uniquely afflicted? We’ll be unpacking a number of contributing factors

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month unfolds, the Unprocessed podcast had the privilege of diving deep into the subject with National Breast Cancer Foundation Australia’s Cleola Anderiesz. The medical expert highlighted a number of stubborn myths around the disease, while sharing the importance of community engagement in the battle against breast cancer.

As last year’s fifth most common cause of death from cancer in Australia, breast cancer is a deadly disease – but one of the biggest risks associated with the illness stems from late diagnosis. We know that early intervention significantly increases the chances of survival, yet so many women (and some men – yep, men can get breast cancer too!) are getting their diagnoses at the later stages. Here’s why.

Hormones are the body's messengers, regulating everything from stress to blood-sugars, weight and sleep. But there’s another hormone we’ll be focussing on today; oestrogen is a vital hormone, not just for reproductive health, but for bone, organ and mental health too – unfortunately, you can have too much of a good thing. 

One key factor to hormonal harmony is oestrogen, a reproductive hormone with profound effects on the body. But when your levels jump disproportionally higher than they should be, you can end up with a number of problems. Luckily, there are a few simple lifestyle changes known to help regulate your oestrogen levels.

On this week’s episode of Unprocessed, Clara and Grace have brought naturopath Megan onto the podcast to unpack the essentials for conception and reproductive health, and why it’s not all about the “biological clock”, but rather a range of factors affecting men and women’s fertility at increasingly younger ages. Here’s what Megan wants you to know before you try to conceive.

Feeling like your libido has left the building? Well, you're not alone! It's a common tale: life gets busy, stress piles up, and suddenly your mojo decides to take a holiday. But fret not, because No Ugly has something for that too. Their fruity Libido tonic is brimming with ayurvedic herbs and essential vitamins and minerals to cover all your bases. 

When it comes to menstrual hygiene products like period underwear, pads and tampons, you'd probably presume you're not intentionally being exposed to known carcinogens – but recent research unearthed dire findings. Here’s what it means for your health. 

Nutrition is a fundamental element of fertility, among a range of other health essentials – but it’s not all about expensive, inaccessible ingredients and supplements, it turns out there are a few simple foods that can do a world of good.

Naomi is joining the Unprocessed podcast to breakdown the biggest myths around sex, libido and relationships. Strap on – uh, in – this Aussie sexologist is set to blow the lid off all your misconceptions, from the types of sex you can have to consent, comfort and all those other sexpectations.