Category Archives: Women’s Health

PCOS: Does It Results In Abortion?

 

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Women with PCOS ( Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) generally have lesser chances of pregnancies than other women. Even when they get pregnant, they are more likely to have complications in pregnancy. Abortion is one of many. Before we move further, understand that there’s a difference between induced abortion and normal abortion ( miscarriage). Today, it has become easier to find abortion pills online and get an unwanted pregnancy terminated. However, this is called an induced abortion. Women with PCOS are prone to miscarriage which is natural abortion. Such pregnancies can health concerns for both, the mother and the child. Some of the health risks can be fatal leading to deaths. The following points explain the risks associated with pregnancies in women … Continue reading →

Things You Should Know About Vaginal Health At Every Age

 

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The vagina and the vaginal health are the two areas which are not openly spoken but necessary for each woman out there. As women age, hormonal changes take place in their body. During all this time, vaginal health and precautions remain more or less the same. Here are some tips which can help you look after the vagina at every age. Eat Light: When you eat healthy foods for your muscles, brain, and heart, such foods are also helping your vagina to be healthy and happy! So it is important that you eat right food such as veggies, fruits etc. try avoiding too much of sugar in your diet or processed food. Yeast infection is a problem that many women … Continue reading →

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Preventing infections that may be caused by the abortion pills

 

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An induced pregnancy termination through pills is shown to suit about 98% of the women who take it up. This efficiency is partly dependent on the quality of the medication and partly on the woman’s use. One must buy abortion pill from a trusted supplier for maintained standards and also follow the protocols specified by the medical practitioner or healthcare professionals. Despite these precautions, every woman stands a minor risk for infections in the upper half of the reproductive tract from the pills. This may include infections in the uterus and fallopian tubes capable of leading to secondary complications like infertility. Antibiotics administered at the time of abortion will be able to lower the risk. Why are infections caused? There … Continue reading →

What is sexual intercourse after a medical abortion like?

 

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Abortion is a stigmatized women’s healthcare topic. One discussion that gets lost in this meddling is what you need to know about sexual intercourse after an abortion. It is important to understand and learn more about lifestyle in the post-abortion phase so that you don’t worsen your situation instead of improving it. You shouldn’t resume intercourse soon after the procedure Medical practitioners strictly advise that you must wait until a complete recovery before indulging in intimate acts after a medical termination of pregnancy. If you read about the abortion pills online or educate yourself through books, you will be able to gather that the female reproductive system is highly sensitized after their administration. So, it will make a woman highly … Continue reading →

What All Should You Know About The Vaginal Cysts?

 

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Vaginal cysts are fluid/pus-filled pockets of tissue that are formed under the lining of the vagina. They are also referred to as benign (non-cancerous) tumors and are not very common. Some cysts may be solid but they are further very rare. Do they have any types? There may be various ways in which the tumor could have originated based on which they can be categorized. Inclusion cysts: formed from injuries caused to the vagina during childbirth or operative procedures Bartholin cysts: Bartholin glands are located on both sides of the vagina to secrete lubricant fluids. When the ducts of these glands are blocked, it leads to fluid accumulation thus forming cysts Gartner’s cysts: The Gartner’s duct is a vestigial organ. … Continue reading →

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Irregular periods after an abortion?

 

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The abortion regimen is a hormonal play. It takes about 2-4 weeks for the female hormones to reach their normal levels and for the menstrual cycle to become normal again. The symptoms of abortion may thus last for up to this time. It is hence very confusing for a woman to understand the post-abortion menstrual cycle. She may very often consider spotting within this time frame to be her periods or may also be faced with irregular periods for extended durations after an abortion.   The following explanation may be able to resolve your worries. When can I expect my first period after an abortion? Abortion bleeding may last until complete expulsion of pregnancy contents. This may be intermittent spotting … Continue reading →

Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle

 

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The menstrual cycle is a series of regular changes in the female body that is governed by hormones. Its onset is marked in the adolescent age and is a sign of sexual maturity. Periods are the only visible sign of an efficient functioning of this cycle. The first menstrual period generally occurs in the age-window of 12-15. The exact age, and time for which every period lasts, depends on various lifestyle factors and the overall health of an individual. However, menstruation represents only one phase of the complete cascade. The ovaries and the uterus function in synchrony during the cycle to maintain the fertility of a woman. Understanding changes that occur in the body during each of the menstrual cycle … Continue reading →

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How to get rid of period cramps at home

 

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  Menstrual cramps result from uterine contractions. These movements facilitate the expulsion of the thickened uterus lining through the vaginal opening. But every body is different. So, while some women get through periods with almost no physical stress, the pain is debilitating in some. If you’re curled up on the bed looking to ease your pain, one of the following methods is sure to help.   Try massage and compression Acupressure Acupressure impacts the nervous system and also promotes robust blood flow to various organs. It is a holistic health technique and can be used to dampen physical stress due to periods too. The pressure points to help you relieve abdominal pain during menstruation are The space between your thumb … Continue reading →

5 obvious symptoms of pregnancy

 

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One can buy affordable pregnancy test kits over the counter or online to check for conception. Below are the indications as to when you will need one. A missed period The first phase of the menstrual cycle brings about changes in the female body to make it capable of supporting a pregnancy. If no conception follows ovulation, the second phase of the menstrual cycle functions to disrupt the previous changes. The additional components of the thickened uterus lining are flushed out of the body in the form of periods. A missed period is thus indicative of the fact that fertilization has occurred. A missed period is when no bleeding occurs even a week after the expected date. However, the menstrual … Continue reading →

5 reasons for a late period other than pregnancy

 

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A series of changes occur in the puberty-hit female body to prepare it for a possible pregnancy. When there is no conception, these changes are reversed and the excess of contents are discharged out of the body in the form of menstrual periods. This is a monthly cycle. Thus, a late or missed period serves as an indication that the woman is pregnant. Although the average number of days the cycle lasts for is 28 days, the exact number differs for every woman. It is also noteworthy that the cycle is completely a hormonal play. And hormones are subject to alterations and regulations by the immediate surroundings and activity. So, there may be reasons other than pregnancy for a late … Continue reading →