One of the most commonly used feminine hygiene product is sanitary pads. Everyone loves these pads, they are so convenient and affordable and probably the very first feminine hygiene product you used. Where you may think that you know everything about these products, here’s a heads up. Sanitary pads are a serious health hazard and […]
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal infection that happens when some normal bacteria that lives in the vagina overgrows, causing a bacterial imbalance. Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal problem for women ages 15 to 44. Symptoms –BV is the most common vaginal condition among females of childbearing age. Many people with BV have no […]
Postpartum UTIs are simply urinary tract infections that take place in the days or weeks after giving birth. UTIs occur in about 5% of postpartum women; they occur in 15% of women who have undergone postpartum catheterization, which can introduce bacteria into the urinary tract that then lead to an infection. Symptoms –While suffering from […]
In Ayurvedic there’s a saying that goes, “Forty Days for Forty Years.” Essentially, this means that what the new mother does during her first 40 days postpartum will define the next 40 years of her life, specifically her health. That’s why the first 40 days postpartum are considered to be the fourth trimester. What you […]
Postpartum cramps is the pain in your lower belly as uterus returns to its pre-pregnancy size after your baby’s birth. Another name for these cramps is Afterbirth pains. Some cramping after birth is normal and it’s usually mild for first-time moms (if you feel them at all). But the cramps often get worse with each future […]
Hot flashes are the sudden feeling of warmth in the upper body, which is usually most intense over the face, neck and chest. Your skin might redden, as if you’re blushing. A hot flash can also cause sweating. If you lose too much body heat, you might feel chilled afterward. Night sweats are hot flashes […]
Diminished ovarian reserve is the loss of normal reproductive potential in the ovaries due to a lower count or quality of the remaining eggs.Ovarian reserve refers to the reproductive potential left within a woman’s two ovaries based on number and quality of eggs.It’s sometimes called low egg count or low ovarian reserve. Your eggs are […]
Vulvodynia is chronic pain in the vulva, the area on the outside of a woman’s genitals. Vulvodynia is defined as pain that lasts more than three months and doesn’t have a clear identifiable cause, such as an infection or a skin disorder. This pain may cause sexual dysfunction and it can negatively impact a woman’s quality of life. Types […]
Vaginal cancer is a rare cancer that occurs in your vagina — the muscular tube that connects your uterus with your outer genitals. Vaginal cancer most commonly occurs in the cells that line the surface of your vagina, which is sometimes called the birth canal. While several types of cancer can spread to your vagina […]
Cervicitis is an inflammation of the cervix (the end of the uterus). The condition is often accompanied by vaginal discharge, bleeding or pain during sex, although some people may not experience any symptoms at all. Cervicitis can develop if staphylococcus or streptococcus bacteria come in contact with the uterus.The infection can be passed to your sexual partners. If you’ve […]