DYSMENORRHEA
The menstrual period or menstruation is a part of the menstrual cycle that takes 28 days, on average, to complete. It starts at puberty at around 12-16 years of age and lasts until menopause at around 45-55. The first day of menstruation is counted as day one of the menstrual cycles. Average menstruation lasts from […]
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
There are several menstrual disorders seen in menstruating individuals. Abnormal uterine bleeding, be it too much or too little or no bleeding at all, is one of them. Normally, individuals lose between 15mL and 80 mL of blood during menstruation. Losing more than this, up to 10-20 times more, is considered heavy bleeding. There are […]
Cervical Cancer – Treatment Options
If detected earlier, cervical cancer is one of the most curable and preventable cancers. There are many options available for the treatment of cervical cancer like surgery, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and combinations of these options. Your treatment depends upon several factors like the stage of your disease, your age, and your overall health. If cancer […]
Cervical Cancer – Symptoms
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women and has the highest incidence and mortality rate. Cervical cancer starts in the cells lining the cervix. Cervix is a part of the female reproductive tract. It is located at the lower part of your uterus and connects to the vagina. Cancer starts when cells […]
Cervical cancer, its types and staging
Every year about 500,000 women worldwide are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and more than 270,000 die from it. The cervix is a female reproductive part. It connects the uterus to the vagina. The cervix comprises two parts and is covered with two different cells. The endocervix is the cervix opening that opens into your uterus […]
Cervical Cancer – its causes and prevention
Cervical cancer is responsible for 6.6% of female cancer deaths worldwide. Cervical cancer occurs in the cervix cells due to the uncontrolled division and growth of abnormal cells. It results in excessive cell building up that forms a lump or tumor. Some risk factors can increase your chance of getting cervical cancer. These include- HPV: […]
What are the causes, risks, and treatment for anemia in pregnancy?
The key to a successful and healthy life is eating right. This is because your body is a complex yet precise system. The body takes the essential nutrients from the food we eat and processes it and stores it for its everyday activity very meticulously. If you are someone who is planning a pregnancy, this […]
Can anemia during pregnancy be prevented?
The key to good health lies in the food you consume. A balanced nutrient-rich meal is one of the sure-shot ways to stop anemia. However, straightforward it sounds, this will get difficult throughout pregnancy. Here are some ways to ascertain that you are keeping anemia at bay by following a healthy eating pattern. To prevent […]
Will anemia affect my pregnancy or my baby?
When you get pregnant, the red blood cells have more work to do. However, the nutrients you consume, in some cases, will not be sufficient for this. The body will not be able to produce as many red blood cells as required. This lack of red blood cells results in a condition known as anemia. […]
What are the different types of Anemia During Pregnancy?
When you are pregnant, your body undergoes drastic changes. Among the many changes that happen, your body produces more blood to support the growth of your baby. And for that, it requires more nutrients. However, if you are not getting enough nutrients, your body might not be able to produce the number of red blood […]
