Gynecological screening: How to prepare
The annual examination by gynecologists is called "gynecological screening", "gynecological cancer screening" or "cancer screening". This is a routine examination aimed at ruling out two of the mos...
Breast cancer early detection: how to scan your breast properly
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women* worldwide. By consciously palpating one's own breasts, early detection can be improved and the chances of cure increased. This is because s...
In this article, we will explain what the vaginal microbiome is, how to recognize an imbalance, and what measures you can take to maintain a healthy vaginal flora. We will also provide important in...
What the smell and color of your menstrual blood tell you about your health
Menstrual blood is an important indicator of menstrual health. Both the smell and color of the blood can provide valuable information about your health. In this blog post, we'll go into more detail...
Endometriosis: causes, symptoms and effective treatment options
Endometriosis is a common gynecological condition that affects the lives of millions of women* worldwide. Despite its prevalence, endometriosis often goes undiagnosed and inadequately treated. In t...
PMS or pregnant? How you can tell the difference
The female body is subject to many hormonal fluctuations during the course of a cycle. Shortly before the onset of the period, many women* notice changes in their body and mood. PMS symptoms, which...
Pille absetzen - Schwanger werden?
Die Einnahme hormoneller Verhütungsmittel, wie die Pille, stellt einen erheblichen Eingriff in das Zusammenspiel der weiblichen Hormone dar. Deshalb haben viele Frauen* Bedenken, dass ihre Fruchtba...
When Are Your Most Fertile Days?
In most cases, the female body experiences a period (menstruation) once a month. The first day of menstruation also marks the beginning of a new cycle, which for most women lasts about 28 days. How...
What Birth Control Pills Are Available?
It’s the summer of 1960, and in the United States a new medication enters the market—what we now know as “the pill.” Just a year later, the contraceptive also spreads to the German market—initially...
How to Use Your Cycle to Train More Effectively
A contribution in collaboration with KickAss Sports, by Imke Oelerich. Why does the body respond differently to training stimuli at certain times? Hormonal cycle fluctuations explain why the same...
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Symptoms and Treatment
It is one of the most common causes of infertility, yet many people know little about it: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects around 5 to 10 percent of people with ovaries of reproductive age....
Endometriosis is a widespread disease, but there is little awareness about it. The pill is most often recommended as a therapy. In this article, we explain what endometriosis is, whether there are...
Oh, Orgasmus! So gesund ist der Höhepunkt
Das Herz klopft, der Atem wird schneller, ein Glücksgefühl durchrauscht dich wie ein Feuerwerk: Orgasmen fühlen sich großartig an. Doch was genau passiert dabei im Körper? Wir erklären, was der Höh...
Far from tiny: According to research, the clitoris is much more than just the little button responsible for increasing sexual pleasure. In this article, we summarize important facts about the clito...
Ovy Magazin
How Safe Are Hormone-Free Alternatives to the Pill?
In recent years, attitudes toward hormonal contraceptive methods have changed significantly. The pill has increasingly come under criticism, and many patients now seek safe, hormone-free alternativ...
An Overview of Contraceptive Methods: The Advantages and Disadvantages of Each
Anyone who is sexually active and not currently planning to have children must make a decision about a suitable contraceptive method. Contraceptives provide control over potential pregnancies and o...
Our Ovy Bluetooth Basal Thermometer – The Key Facts
The wait is over – when we founded Ovy two years ago, we had one goal: to make cycle tracking for women simpler and, above all, safer, using the smartphone together with a specially developed Bluet...
