The month of October every year is dedicated to creating awareness about breast cancer and rightly so! Amongst the many cases of cancer detected every year, breast cancer is a common form of malignant cancer, detected in women. In fact, the theme for breast cancer awareness for the year of 2019 – Give Hope, Save […]
Hirsutism in teens: A hairy situation
Hirsutism is a condition of unwanted, male-pattern hair growth in women. Hirsutism results in excessive amounts of dark, coarse hair on body areas where men typically grow hair — face, chest, and back. However, hirsutism is a medical condition that can arise from excess male hormones called androgens, primarily testosterone. It can also be due […]
Common questions that teenage girls have about Menstruation
Period questions are normal. You’re not alone in asking them. All women have different menstrual cycles. Whether it’s your first period and you’re nervous or you want to learn more about the changes in your body. Just remember you’ve got this. What is Menstruation? Menstruation or periods are a part of growing up for every […]
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Diet – Do’s and Dont’s
PCOS is a disturbance of metabolic function, which may present with any of the following features: Irregular or no periods Subfertility Acne and greasy skin Abnormal body hair PCOS is characterized by excess production of male hormones, hormonal imbalance and/or impaired glucose tolerance. On pelvic ultrasound, ovaries will appear enlarged with multiple small follicular cysts. […]
Myths and Facts about PCOS .
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which there are numerous little cysts in the ovaries. These cysts can influence a woman’s fertility since they disturb hormone cycles. Normally women with PCOS have low levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and an abnormal amount of androgens (male hormones). I would know if I had […]