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    Ellie-Mae Hammond

    Ellie-Mae Hammond

    Freelancer Writer

    Ellie-Mae is a freelance journalist specialising in women’s health, with bylines in Vogue, Dazed, The Guardian, and The Evening Standard. A proud advocate for endometriosis and adenomyosis, she’s making it her mission to turn whispered women’s health stories into bold, open conversations. Outside of work, you’ll find her hiking in the hills with her pomeranian (because yesm poms can hike too), digging into the latest women’s health trends, or hunting down the best sauna in town.

    Latest articles by Ellie-Mae Hammond

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    I've Tried 7 Different Types of Birth Control. Here's What I Wish Someone Had Told Me Sooner

    Contraception is personal - "see how you get on” is not a complete strategy.

    Female health
    • A bunch of flowers
      I Was Told My Fertility Was a Race Against Time. Doctors Say the Reality Is More Complicated

      We’ve been told to fear the clock. It’s time to look at the facts.

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Female health
    • A foggy sunrise, an unmade bed and a vanity with a mirror and a mug
      26 Micro Habits That Could Positively Impact Your Hormone Health, According to Top Experts

      “Balance your hormones,” they say. Consider this your simpler approach.

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Female health
    • Freelance Health Writer Ellie-Mae Hammond trying the science-backed art of visualising a better future: Her journals
      I Tried the Science-Backed Art of Imagining a Better Future—What Happened to My Motivation, Confidence and Goals

      "Thinking positively” is not, in fact, a scientific methodology—so I went looking for the version that is.

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Wellbeing
    • A woman on the beach, in a field, and holding flowers
      A Major Scientific Breakthrough Has Identified Four Distinct PCOS Subtypes—Why Knowing Yours Could Change Everything

      For years, PMOS (formerly PCOS) has been treated as one condition. That may be about to change.

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Female health
    • A woman body brushing, taking a supplement, and heading to a workout class in gym city
      I Asked Leading Women’s Health Experts About the Best Health Investment They’ve Ever Made. Their Answers Surprised Me

      Stop buying everything the wellness industry tells you you "need."

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Female health
    • Two women at the beach, friends spending the day together
      Trust Me, I'm a Behavioural Scientist—Friendships Are One of the Most Powerful Yet Overlooked Health Tools

      A love letter to the women who keep us well.

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Wellbeing
    • A beach, flowers in a meadow, and a pink and blue sunset
      Everyone’s Trying Dopamine Menus—A Psychologist Weighs In on Whether They Actually Make You Happier

      I went looking for a dopamine hit—what I found was better.

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Wellbeing
    • A woman's collarbones with a shell necklace and slip camisole top
      "Protecting Your Boundaries" Is One of 2026's Biggest Buzzphrases—But Therapists Say We're Using It Wrong

      We’ve never had more language for our emotional needs. But is it helping?

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Wellbeing
    • A woman lying on the floor scrolling on her phone
      If You're Frazzled, Overworked and At Your Limit, These 5 Science-Backed Tips Can Help Avoid Burnout

      Your annual leave isn’t a burnout cure: the science-backed secrets to actually recovering.

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Female health
    • A bowl of supplements
      How the New Ozempic Add-On Pill Has Sparked a Fascinating Conversation About Muscle Loss, Menopause, and Longevity

      Longevity science is becoming increasingly interested in what women can’t afford to lose.

      Nutrition
    • Health freelancer Ellie-Mae Hammond trying six weeks of upper arm workouts
      I Tried a Renowned Trainer's Go-To Arm Workout—After 6 Weeks, I Have Better Posture, More Energy, and Newfound Confidence

      Turns out, the biggest benefits of stronger arms have nothing to do with how they look.

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Fitness
    • Health freelancer Ellie-Mae Hammond at Yin Space, a Chinese Medicine practice, where she visited to learn more about her cycle
      I Track My Cycle Religiously—But a Chinese Medicine Practitioner Taught Me More Than Years of Data

      Turns out, listening to your body can be one of your greatest tools.

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Female health
    • Endometriosis in female athletes: From left to right, Stef Williams, Charlotte Henshaw and Lillie Bleasdale
      Elite Sportswomen Are Breaking the Silence on Endometriosis—and It’s Long Overdue

      "It's time we stopped treating debilitating pain as just part of the game."

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Health and Fitness
    • This Girl Can
      New Research Confirms Women's Biggest Barrier to Exercise Isn't Motivation—It's Safety

      In this exclusive first look at new Sport England research, MC UK reveals women's real pre-workout ritual isn't a warm-up or electrolyte drink—it's assessing whether we feel safe.

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Fitness
    • A woman on the beach, in a bikini, eating some fruit
      I'm an Exercise Physiologist—If You’re Feeling Puffy, Tired, and Achy This Summer, These Everyday Habits Could Be Playing a Role

      Your summer slump might not be the weather's fault.

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Female health
    • A woman meditating, practicing yoga and using sage in her home
      I Taught Women To Listen To Their Bodies. Now I Can't Stop Listening To Mine

      The line between self-advocacy and health anxiety is thinner than we think—and I found myself standing right on it.

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Female health
    • Woman meditating in the garden
      Exhaustion, Brain Fog, and Low Mood Aren't Always Burnout—Here's The Diagnosis Women Are Missing

      1 in 8 women in the UK is living with the condition.

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Female health
    • A woman scrolling on her phone, working on her laptop on the floor
      7 Avoidable Everyday Habits That Could Be Draining Your Energy Without You Realising

      You might be more than "just tired."

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Female health
    • A woman stretching, curled up in bed, and working out
      Women Are “Stress Holding” in Their Pelvic Floors—5 Warning Signs Experts Want You to Know About

      Experts say the body has been holding stress in places we were never taught to look.

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Female health
    • Period in a heatwave: A woman holding a grapefruit to her stomach
      A Gynaecologist Explains Why Your Cycle Feels More Difficult During a Heatwave—And How to Make It a Bit More Bearable

      Lock in - we’re period-proofing summer.

      Female health
    • First solo holiday at 26
      I Took My First Solo Trip at 26 and Finally Understand the Appeal of Holidaying Alone

      Could travelling alone actually be the reset women are craving in 2026?

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Wellbeing
    • A woman stretching in gym gear with a yoga mat
      You're Doing Everything “Right”—But These 3 Everyday Habits Could Still Be Affecting Your Hormones

      Experts break down three surprisingly common habits that may be quietly disrupting your balance.

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Female health
    • A woman stood in a bathing suit by an old car and a cactus
      Everyday Fatigue Makes You Feel Like You're Running on Empty—5 Tips To Tackle Nagging Exhaustion

      Welcome to the modern fatigue era.

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Female health
    • Journaling
      I Journal Every Day—Here’s the Surprising Impact Neuroscientists Reckon It’s Having on My Brain

      Could writing by hand really be saving your sanity and cognitive health?

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Wellbeing
    • The Simplest 5-Minute Anti-Inflammation Hacks Experts Swear By
      Don't Sleep On These Simple 5-Minute Anti-Inflammation Hacks That Experts Swear By

      Your cheat sheet for what you should be doing if you only had five minutes to reduce inflammation.

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Nutrition
    • Overthinking the small stuff
      A Neuroscientist Told Me to "Let It Be"—and The Mental Reframe Taught Me a Lot About Joy, Anxiety and Control

      If you're someone who over-analyses—let the science explain why, plus how to finally stop it.

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Wellbeing
    • Top 1% nighttime routine
      I Tried the ‘Top 1% Woman’ Night Routine—And It Made Me Question Everything I Thought About Productivity

      Question: When productivity becomes identity, can we ever truly switch off?

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Wellbeing
    • Journaling
      I’ve Journaled All My Life - So Can It Really Positively Rewire Your Brain? What Neuroscientists Reckon

      Could writing by hand really be saving your sanity and cognitive health?

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Wellbeing
    • Woman in an office, sat at her desk working
      Endometriosis Is Quietly Derailing Women’s Careers - and It’s Time for That to Change

      This Endometriosis Awareness Month, we explore how millions of women are still managing a chronic illness in silence at work.

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Female health
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