Although, many risk factors for breast cancer are out of our control, such as the genetic factors (like having the BRCA1 or 2 genes), there is evidence to support that a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise and a nutrient-dense diet may reduce your risk of cancer. Certain compounds found in food, such as ellagic acid, […]
Female infertility refers to infertility in female humans. Infertility is caused by many things, including nutrition, diseases, and other malformations of the uterus. Female infertility affects women from around the world, and the cultural and social stigma surrounding it varies from one place to another. Of course, the stigma against women suffering from infertility is much more in […]
The absence of menstrual periods (amenorrhea) is a common type of menstrual problem in women of reproductive age. This condition involves an absence of menstruation for 3 months or longer in a sexually mature woman who is not pregnant or breastfeeding. Amenorrhea is a symptom of other disorders, which can range from minor to serious. It is […]
Women have two ovaries that produce eggs as well as the hormones oestrogen and progesterone which are an important part of the female reproductive system and fertility in general. An ovarian cyst forms when fluid accumulates in a membrane of an ovary. They often occur during reproductive years. Ovarian cysts usually disappear on their own […]
The issue of vaginal discharge/odour is common among ladies these days and having it can be really embarrassing. At times due to the smell, the odour and the discomfort that comes along with it. When it lingers for so long, it does take away self-confidence of many ladies. If that describes what you are going through […]
Ovulation is when a mature egg is released from the ovary, pushed down the Fallopian tube and is made available to be fertilized. Approximately every month, an egg will mature within one of your ovaries. As it reaches maturity, the egg is released by the ovary where it enters the Fallopian tube to make its […]
If there is one disease that takes away human lives so suddenly and frequently these days, it is cancer. We all have that friend or family member who has been lost to cancer and the number keeps growing on a daily basis. For the fact that the exact cause of cancer has not been detected […]
If you have diabetes or you are just someone who is highly interested in living a healthy live, you will have heard about the organ called pancreas before. Especially, in relation to diabetes. The Pancreas The pancreas is an organ, about six inches long, located in the abdomen. It is shaped like a flat pear […]
Bleeding between menstrual periods (e.g., abnormal uterine bleeding, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, spotting) is a common type of menstrual disorder among women of reproductive age in the world today. Abnormal uterine bleeding can be a symptom of another medical condition, which can vary from minor medical issues to very serious issues. Abnormal uterine bleeding is irregular uterine […]
The issue of pain and discomfort during menstruation is something that affects a lot of women of different ages and races worldwide. Pain and discomfort just before and/or during menstruation that is severe enough to interfere with normal daily activities is called dysmenorrhea, or premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Basically, menstrual cramps are caused by contractions (tightening) in the […]
