Women's Health

The fallopian tubes are part of the female reproductive organs; they are channels that connect the ovaries and the uterus. Every month during ovulation, the fallopian tubes carry an egg from an ovary to the uterus. The tubes are also called salpinges. If the tubes are blocked due to some reason, it can be a […]

There are certain types of fibroids that women are likely to suffer from due to numerous factors. In this article, you will be reading about various types of fibroids along with other essential information on fibroids.  Understanding fibroids Fibroids are abnormal growths that develop in or around a woman’s uterus. In some cases, these growths become quite […]

The Luteinizing Hormone Test, also referred to as the LH test, measures the level of luteinizing hormone (LH) in your blood. Luteinizing hormone is produced by the anterior pituitary gland. The hormone plays a significant role in the reproductive system and its functioning. Luteinizing hormone is also referred to as gonadotropin hormone. In females, the hormone […]

Having a fishy vaginal odor can be uncomfortable and concerning. This is often noticeable because of vaginal discharge or as a result of a bacterial infection. The most common cause of this fishy odor is vaginitis, or a vaginal infection or inflammation. The smell of the vagina varies throughout the menstrual cycle. However, if you are […]

Fibroids are uterine tumors involving muscles of the uterus (myometrium) that affect a wide majority of women of reproductive age. So it’s important to know uterine fibroid facts and myths to know how to intervene. Also referred to as myomas, fibroids are usually benign or non-cancerous tumors. In most cases, the condition is asymptomatic, that is, […]

PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a very prevalent condition that affects 4% to 12% of women of reproductive age. Despite the high prevalence of PCOS, confusion regarding the nature of it and the different effects it can lead to still prevail. One of these is its relationship with menopause. PCOS and menopause have been […]

Polycystic ovaries but not PCOS? Is that possible? Polycystic ovaries or PCO is a condition where the ovaries appear to contain a higher number of ovarian follicles than usual. The cysts are sacs that are present in or on the ovaries and are filled with fluid. The ovarian cysts are usually detected and identified during […]

Did you know that some women experience two periods a month? And it’s not because of their irregular menstrual cycle; it’s because they have two wombs or uteruses. This condition is called uterine didelphys or double uterus. Here’s what you need to know about uterine didelphys symptoms and management. What Causes Double Uterus? Uterine didelphys is a […]

Uterine fibroids (or myomas) are benign tumors that grow from the muscle layers of the womb. They can be as tiny as a fine particle and as big as melon in size. However, there are some people who believe fibroids or myomas can be cancerous. But, is it true? When is myoma cancerous? Read on […]