Heavy period – how to manage it?
What is menorrhagia? Menorrhagia is a heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding. Many women have this type of abnormal uterine bleeding. It can be related to a number of conditions including problems with the uterus, hormone problems, or other rare conditions. While heavy bleeding can make it tough to take part in normal daily life at …
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PCOS in your 30’s, how it can affect you?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects how a woman’s ovaries work. The 3 main features of PCOS are: Irregular periods – which means your ovaries do not regularly release eggs (anovulation) excess androgen – high levels of “male” hormones in your body, which may cause physical signs such as excess facial or body hair polycystic
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Urinary leakage in women, why does it happen?
What is stress incontinence? Stress incontinence is the inability to control your urge to urinate in certain circumstances. It’s a serious and embarrassing disorder and can lead to social isolation. Any pressure placed on the abdomen and bladder can lead to the involuntary loss of urine. It’s important to remember that the term “stress” is …
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What could possibly be the cause of your miscarriage and how to avoid it?
A miscarriage, also called a spontaneous abortion, is the spontaneous ending of a pregnancy. About 1/3 to 1/2 of all pregnancies end in miscarriage before a woman misses a menstrual period or even knows she is pregnant. About 10 to 20% of women who know they are pregnant will miscarry , mostly in the first …
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Endometrial polyp in your 40’s
Uterine or endometrial polyps are growths attached to the inner wall of the uterus that extend into the uterine cavity. Overgrowth of cells in the lining of the uterus (endometrium) leads to the formation of ensdometrial polyps, also known as uterine polyps. These polyps are usually noncancerous (benign), although some can be cancerous or can …
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High Risk Pregnancy – How to manage it
Any pregnancy that poses a risk to the mother or baby, or is different from normal is considered as high-risk pregnancy. What are the risk factors for high-risk pregnancies? Sometimes a high-risk pregnancy is the result of a medical condition or disease present before pregnancy. In other cases, a medical condition that develops during pregnancy …
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Post menopausal bleeding – what can it possibly be?
What is postmenopausal bleeding? Postmenopausal bleeding is any bleeding that occurs in a woman’s vagina after she has undergone menopause. Once a woman has gone 12 months without a period, she’s considered to be menopausal. In order to rule out serious medical problems, women with postmenopausal bleeding should always see a gynecologist. What is vaginal …
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Ovarian cyst – laparoscopy is treatment of choice
Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs or pockets in the ovary or on its surface. Women have two ovaries — each about the size and shape of an almond, 2-3cm in size— on each side of the uterus. Eggs, which develop and mature in the ovaries, are released in monthly cycles during the childbearing years. Many …
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What is abortion in pregnancy?
Abortion is the removal of pregnancy tissue, products of conception or the fetus and placenta (afterbirth) from the uterine cavity. In general, the terms fetus and placenta are used after eight weeks of intrauterine pregnancy. Pregnancy tissue and products of conception refer to tissue produced by the union of sperm with the ovum. Other terms …
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Menopause in Indian women – An enigma
Menopause is the process through which a woman ceases to be fertile or menstruate completely. It is a normal part of life and is not considered a disease or a medical condition. Symptoms may occur years before a woman’s final period also called as Perimenopause. Some women may experience symptoms for months or years afterward …
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