Hemorrhoids, alternately called piles, is a condition where the veins situated in the anus and lower rectum appear swollen. When they develop on the skin surrounding the anus, it is external hemorrhoids. When they grow in the inner part of the rectum, they are called internal hemorrhoids. Though hemorrhoids can occur in both sexes, women … Read more
Breast cancer makes it to the list of the most typical cancers alongside colon, lung, prostate, and rectum cancers. This type of cancer affects the breast cells. Though primarily prevalent in women, males may have breast cancer as well, though it is less common. Over the years, with increased awareness and improved treatment procedures, there … Read more
IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, affects the intestine and stomach, generating symptoms like abdominal pain, cramping, constipation, diarrhea, and gas. Those with IBS can have it lifelong as a chronic condition. The severity of irritable bowel syndrome depends on how well you manage your lifestyle and diet. Talking about the perimenopause and menopause stages, like … Read more
The name might sound jargon, but simply explain it: endometrial hyperplasia is a condition where the uterine lining or endometrium thickens due to hormonal imbalances or any other reasons, resulting in an abnormality. The endometrium is the tissue lining the womb or uterus, which becomes thin and sheds when you have menses. When there is … Read more
Shortness of breath, medically called dyspnea, is when you experience chest tightness and find it difficult to breathe easily. There are umpteen reasons for breathlessness or shortness of breath. These include a rise in anxiety levels, respiratory distress, obesity, lung or heart problems, etc. When you are to discuss the symptoms of perimenopause, and menopause, … Read more
During menopause, some women notice that their legs begin to ache. Aching legs can happen at any time during the menopausal transition, but it’s particularly common during perimenopause (the build-up to menopause). That’s because, during this time, our hormones begin to shift dramatically. This can cause all kinds of physiological symptoms, including, for some women, … Read more
A palpitating and racing heart is always an uncomfortable feeling. However, it doesn’t always occur due to any underlying heart condition. There are other reasons, too. These include increased stress, immense physical workout, dehydration, fever, reaction to medication, excessive caffeine intake, etc. Well, if you have had a healthy heart all your life and suddenly … Read more
Of the several nutrients a woman needs, iron is one of them. Iron helps to transport oxygen effectively throughout your body. Women are more prone to iron deficiency than their male counterparts because of the blood loss that they go through during menstruation. In fact, around a milligram of iron is lost per menstrual cycle. … Read more
Skin conditions are uncomfortable and distressing and occur for many reasons, like allergic reactions, bacterial, viral, or fungal infections, or a weak immune system. Genetic factors are also responsible for the same. Eczema makes the skin patches itchy and dry. It is common, affecting over 31 million Americans. Menopause comes with several symptoms, and hormonal … Read more
Did you know that vasomotor symptoms, or VMS, are the most reported side effects that women go through during menopause? In fact, a staggering 80% of all menopausal women experience VMS, so knowing the signs and symptoms to look out for is essential for us all. Like many of the women I work with, I’ve … Read more