Menstrual blood loss is usually minor and should not compromise a woman’s health. Most women lose less than 60ml (about 2 fluid ounces) during a period. Some women may lose slightly more blood that others but usually it is not enough to be considered as a heavy period. The body quickly restores the lost blood and >> Read More ...
There is an immediate assumption that a gynecological problem means that a woman cannot conceive or carry the pregnancy to full term. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis and uterine fibroids, particularly when it occurs in women during their reproductive years it is immediately associated with infertility. >> Read More ...
Most women are accustomed to period pain, whether they suffer with it themselves or know of other women who do. For some it is just part of menstruation. While there may be mild discomfort, period pain itself is not the norm. It can be a symptoms of various gynecological problems. But what about mid-cycle pain? What could >> Read More ...
Pregnancy is often associated with aches and pains especially in the second half but some pains can be a cause for concern. Most women are accustomed to abdominal and pelvic pain, headaches and aching legs but chest pain during pregnancy elicits the thought of serious life-threatening ailments. This is usually not the >> Read More ...
Most parents would know that dizziness is one of the common complaints among teen girls along with fatigue, abdominal pains and headaches. Often these symptoms are temporary and the exact cause is not always identified. It is usually not a cause for concern if it does not lead to fainting and does not recur frequently. >> Read More ...
What is Luteinizing Hormone Deficiency? A deficiency of luteinizing hormone has pronounced effects on human reproduction. In order to understand the consequences of a deficiency of luteinizing hormone, it is important to first understand the effect of this hormone in the human body. Luteinizing hormone (LH) is a hormone >> Read More ...
Changes in menstrual blood flow occurs from time to time and should not be an immediate cause for concern if it is temporary. Some periods may be lighter than others. But a missed periods may be more troubling, especially if it does not come a few days later or if a second and third periods is also missed. However, these >> Read More ...
It is often a topic of debate but the fact is that breastfeeding is the best nutritional option for your baby. While commercial milk formula is an excellent option for feeding your baby, no product can replace breast milk. As more women choose to breastfeed, the question plaguing every mother’s mind is what they >> Read More ...
What does ovulate mean? Ovulation is a process where one of the ovaries releases an egg cell (ovum) into the fallopian tube. Ovulate is therefore the action of the ovary in releasing the ovum from the ovary. If a woman is to fall pregnant, she has to ovulate prior to unprotected intercourse. The sperm cells from the male >> Read More ...
What is premature ovarian failure? Premature ovarian failure is a condition where the ovaries cease functioning to the same degree as it would in the reproductive years of life. This decline in ovarian function is seen in lower than normal female sex hormone levels, disruption in the menstrual cycle and difficulty in >> Read More ...
