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Hormones are the master conductors of the body—small chemical messengers that affect all significant physiological processes, from metabolism and sleep to emotional balance and reproductive function. In women, this fine-tuned balance is even more significant, considering the intricate dance of hormones that ebb and flow through puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. But what happens when […]
A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) refers to inflammation and irritation of the urinary tract by the bacteria. Cystitis or inflammation of the urinary bladder is the most common form of UTI followed by urethritis (infection of urethra) or pyelonephritis (infection of the kidney) especially if left untreated. Urine infections are quite common and can adversely […]
What Is Leucorrhoea, and When Is It Normal? Vaginal discharge, also called leukorrhea, is a fluid naturally released from the cervix and vagina. It’s usually clear or white and varies throughout the menstrual cycle. Leucorrhoea, often referred to as white vaginal discharge, is something nearly every woman experiences at some stage of her life. While […]
Adenomyosis is a uterine abnormality that widely impacts older women, most often letting them suffer in silence. In this condition, the uterus, a source of life and strength, turns into a source of pain. That’s what happens in adenomyosis —the endometrial tissue, which normally lines the uterus, grows inwards into the muscular wall and causes […]
Polycystic Ovarian Disease or PCOD is a complex metabolic, endocrine, reproductive, and psychosocial disorder that impacts the quality of life of a female patient. This syndrome significantly affects a woman’s psychosocial health as it impairs feminity due to menstrual abnormalities, infertility, obesity, hirsutism, hair loss, and facial acne. It is a medical condition in women, […]
Breast cancer refers to cancer that develops in the cells of the breasts. It can occur in both males and females but is more commonly found in females. In fact, it is the most commonly occurring cancer among females worldwide. As prevention is better than cure, in this article, we will know the factors, including […]
How common is lower back pain? Lower back pain is a condition that affects many women of various age groups. However, not all women suffer due to a single exact cause or reason. Instead, there are multiple causes and conditions behind their pain. A community-based study regarding the assessment of the prevalence of low back […]
What is a Sunscreen? Summer is almost there. It feels very nice to think of the warm weather and getting outdoors. So does the concerns about the heat and its effect on the skin and confusion about using sunscreen returns. Sunscreen is a topical product designed for photoprotection. It absorbs or reflects some of the […]
Anemia is a condition in which the blood does not have enough healthy red blood cells to carry enough oxygen to the tissues in the body. This leads to the dysfunction of other organs and functions. It is also called low haemoglobin levels because the red blood cells contain the pigment hemoglobin. This iron-rich protein […]
Painful menstruation or dysmenorrhea as it is medically termed is a painful condition of menstrual cramps due to uterine contractions. The pain generally begins 1 or 2 days before or during the first two days of bleeding. The pain is mostly felt in the lower abdomen, back and inner thighs. The pain may vary from […]
