Parenthood is one of the most blessed gifts for a couple to experience in their lifetime. But before you step ahead, you need to prepare your body for pregnancy. This would ensure health and fitness for you and your baby throughout the pregnancy period and even after delivery. Check out the following 30-day guide […]
Folic acid plays a vital role in the growth and development of your baby, especially in the first trimester of pregnancy. Hence, folic acid supplements are often prescribed during pregnancy. Let’s explore the importance of folic acid during pregnancy. What Is folic acid? Folic acid, also called pteroylmonoglutamic acid, is the synthetic form of Folate (Vitamin […]
Vagina infections are common and almost every female in the world has been affected by some form of vaginal infection in her lifetime. The infection can be caused by various microorganisms like bacteria, virus, fungus, or parasite which might grow in the vagina or in the surrounding region. These infections can be treated very easily […]
A menstrual cycle is termed as irregular when the normal 28 days +/- 7 days cycle is disrupted. Menstrual cycles are called irregular if: – the duration between cycle changes if the amount of blood flow is too less or too much as compared to the normal flow – if the number of days for […]
A woman is considered to have attained menopause after a year of having no menstrual bleeding. Any form of bleeding, even slight spotting following a gap of one year is termed as postmenopausal bleeding. A woman must consult a doctor if she experiences any amount of vaginal bleeding following menopause. Bleeding after menopause is rarely […]
Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure which means removal of uterus. A woman may be advised Hysterectomy for multiple reasons like uterine fibroid, uterine cancer, prolapse of the uterus, chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, chronic pelvic pain, adenomyosis, dysfunctional uterine bleeding and so on. With the exception of cancer, hysterectomy is usually not recommended unless all other […]
Ovulation is the period of menstrual cycle when the ovary releases eggs into the fallopian tube. If the egg gets fertilized, it leads to pregnancy and gets implanted into the uterus, a fertilised ovum is called a Zygote. If unfertilized, the endometrial lining of uterus sheds during menstruation. A good understanding of the ovulation cycle can help in planning a pregnancy […]
Having a healthy, balanced and nutritious diet during pregnancy is extremely important not only for the health of the mother but also for the baby. The calorie requirements of a pregnant woman increase by 300 to 500 calories during the second and third trimester of pregnancy. Diet having lack of certain important nutrients can affect […]
Diet tends to influence health to a great extent. Females affected with PCOD have shown positive results from some dietary and lifestyle changes. Women affected with PCOD are likely to have higher levels of insulin than the ones without PCOD. They have Insulin resistance, which means that the insulin produced by the pancreas is not […]
