Inspiring Women

Many refer to ovarian cancer as the “silent killer” because its signs and symptoms typically appear once the disease progresses to an advanced stage. As a result, this late diagnosis oftentimes contributes to the incurability of the disease. What are the silent signs of ovarian cancer that you should know? Find out here.  What Is Ovarian […]

How long does stage 2 breast cancer live or stay in the body? Stage 2 breast cancer is invasive breast cancer, with a tumor size of 2-5cm. It may also consider that cancer has spread to axillary lymph nodes on the same breast where the tumor is located. What other signs and breast cancer symptoms […]

What is endometrial cancer? Endometrial cancer is a type of cancer that affects the uterus. Cancer cells form in the tissues of the endometrium (inner lining of the uterus). The types of endometrial cancer include: Adenocarcinoma Serous carcinoma Small cell carcinoma Squamous cell carcinoma Transitional carcinoma Uterine carcinoma Low and high-grade tumors Like all cancers, endometrial cancer has different […]

According to the Department of Health, Cervical Cancer is the 2nd leading cancer site among women. Each year, authorities estimate more than 7,000 new cases and at least 3,000 deaths from this cancer. The good news is, when detected early, cervical cancer is curable. If someone in your family has cancer of the cervix, or […]

Human papilloma virus infections and cancer of the cervix are two interrelated conditions. What’s the connection between HPV and cervical cancer? What is HPV? HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a very common group of viruses that infect both men and women. It is so common that most people will get some type of HPV in their life. Most […]

Amenorrhea is a condition wherein a woman experiences a lack of menstrual periods. There are two types of amenorrhea: primary and secondary. Primary amenorrhea is when a female who is over the age of 15 has never experienced a menstrual cycle. Secondary amenorrhea means no menstruation for 3 months or more or more but previously […]

Implantation Bleeding vs Menstruation Is it that time of the month, or is it a sign of early pregnancy? Understanding the difference between implantation bleeding vs. menstruation bleeding may help us alleviate some anxiety. In order to understand these two and their differences, let’s clearly define each. Implantation Bleeding Implantation bleeding refers to a small amount of spotting […]

The prenatal period (time before birth) is critical. Within this timeframe, the woman prepares and strengthens her body for pregnancy, labor, and delivery,  and the baby develops to have a healthy start at life. That’s why it’s not surprising for doctors to encourage women to take prenatal vitamins for pregnancy. Here’s what you need to […]

Pagtingin mo sa kalendaryo ay kabuwanan mo na ulit. Pero tila ay hindi pa rin dumarating ang iyong buwanang dalaw. Baka na-delay lang ng onti ang iyong period. Paano kung mayroong ibang dahilan para dito? Paano ba ang tamang paggamit ng PT o pregnancy test? Huwag mag-alala; ituturo namin ang lahat ng dapat mong malaman […]

Menopause is a natural part of a woman’s reproductive life cycle, one that has life-changing implications. During this time, usually between the ages of 45 to 55, a woman will undergo many physical and hormonal changes. After menopause, women will no longer have their period or be able to get pregnant. And with this change […]