Transitioning to Menopause: Understanding its effects on the body

A woman’s body undergoes countless changes throughout her life. From early adolescence to reproductive years and after, your body experiences a wide spectrum of changes. One such significant biological change – menopause – is part of this cycle of life. According to a study by the NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information), nearly 1.5 million […]

Why should you consider physiotherapy during pregnancy?

Ask a pregnant woman how she is feeling and you will hear either absolute happiness or absolute discomfort. During the route of pregnancy, there seems to be no in-between. While pregnancy is a beautiful phase, it comes with its own share of distress, for instance – back pain. Approximately 50-80% of women are affected by […]

Worried about first period after delivery?

Congratulations on becoming a new mother!  A brand-new era of your life is about to start. Needless to say, with a baby in your life, your routine must have turned upside down. However, the birth of a child does not only affect your routine but also your bodily functions. After delivery, your body tries to […]

First period after laparoscopy for endometriosis: How to deal with it

Those who have periods can understand that it is an agonising experience. Every month, women have to deal with aggravating pain, cramps and discomfort. The usual menstrual cycle is already painful enough. Now blend it with additional post-operative recovery and what you have is unexplainable distress. This is especially the case for the first period […]

Bone health during menopause: Tip to combat osteoporosis after menopause

Menopause is a natural biological process that happens to women as they age. A woman is said to have reached menopause if she has not had her periods for more than 12 months. Before she reaches menopause, she may experience several symptoms such as changes in her menstrual cycle, perimenopausal bleeding, hot flashes, and premenopausal […]

Flu shot vaccine: What is it and why should you get it?

Coronavirus has been the highlight of the year 2020. It has effectively sent the world in a frenzy and shifted the outlook of the healthcare sector. Every single person has been impacted by COVID-19 in one way or another. People have become apprehensive of even common viral infections and rightly so. While the battle against […]

Myomectomy vs hysterectomy: Which one should I choose for uterine fibroids?

The female reproductive system is a very complex one. The conditions that can affect the fertile health of a woman are diverse. It is essential for women of childbearing age to have a basic understanding of these ailments. One of the most frequent female health concerns is the development of uterine fibroids. In this article, […]

All about menstruation | Periods (for teens)

Understanding your menstrual cycle and selecting the right sanitary product to use goes a long way in deciding how comfortable you would be during your periods. Every girl and woman may experience menstruation differently. While some girls may experience unpleasant symptoms such as menstrual cramps, mood swings, breast tenderness, heavy flow and long periods, others […]

Lifestyle and diet tips for PMS

Mood swings, depression, irritability, food cravings etc. are all some of the classic signs of the infamous “PMS”. PMS or premenstrual syndrome affects most women at some point of their lives. Several factors contribute to the severity of the symptoms women experience.   Lifestyle and dietary changes can help manage PMS symptoms to a large extent […]