10 Common Women’s Health Issues to Know About
While both men and women suffer from various ailments, some health issues affect women differently and more. Women’s health issues are complex and diverse and affect physical, emotional, and mental health. From reproductive health issues like infertility and abnormal bleeding to chronic health problems like cancer and heart disease, women of all ages face a […]
The Link Between Infertility and Obesity
Obesity and fertility are two intertwined issues that have attracted a lot of attention in recent years, and the effects of one are often profound on the other. Being overweight or obese may reduce fertility. If pregnancy occurs, being overweight increases the risks associated with pregnancy. Losing weight in obese people may increase the chance […]
Blocked Fallopian Tubes
Blocked Fallopian Tubes are one of the possible causes of infertility. There are usually no symptoms, but some risk factors can increase your chances of developing the disease. Fallopian tubes are muscular tubes lined with fine hair-like structures. These hairs work both ways: they help the egg move from the ovaries to the uterus and […]
What To Know About Sperm
When was the last time you thought about your sperm health? For many people, the answer to this question is never, and that’s perfectly normal. However, understanding how sperm works is important, especially when trying to conceive, as having healthy sperm is an important indicator of overall health. In simple language, sperm are the sex […]
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH)
In the endocrine system, the pituitary gland uses gonadotropin-releasing hormone to stimulate the production of follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone. These gonadotropins make the sex hormones testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone. GnRH is critical for sexual maturation, libido, and fertility. What is gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)? All people produce gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). The number of hormones increases […]
Precocious Puberty
Precocious puberty is when children’s bodies turn into adults’ bodies too soon. This change is known as puberty. Most of the time, puberty happens after eight years of age in girls and after nine years of age in boys. However, black, Hispanic, and Native American children may naturally reach puberty earlier. During puberty, muscles and […]
Maternal Mortality
Maternal Mortality Ratio is the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. WHO defines maternal death as: “The death of a woman during pregnancy or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, from any cause related to complications of pregnancy or childbirth. This includes deaths from causes other than direct obstetric complications, such as […]
Diabetes and Women
Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood glucose levels due to problems making or using the insulin hormone. The body needs insulin to make and use energy from its carbohydrates. Diabetes can affect people of any lifestyle, age, race, ethnic group, sex, or gender. This condition can often […]
Urinary Retention in Pregnancy
Urinary retention is a condition in which you are unable to completely empty your bladder during pregnancy. Pregnancy is a journey of incredible change. While you welcome the little miracle growing inside, your body works overtime to accommodate it. One unexpected hurdle you might encounter is urinary retention, the inability to empty your bladder. While not […]
Braxton Hicks Contractions
Some body changes during pregnancy can be confusing. One of these changes is Braxton Hicks contractions. These contractions are uncomfortable during pregnancy and are sometimes known as false labor pains. Sometimes, these contractions are confused with real labor contractions. Unlike true labor, Braxton Hicks is irregular in frequency, less intense, and usually goes away with […]
