Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe and debilitating form of morning sickness that affects a small percentage of pregnant women. It is characterized by persistent and excessive nausea and vomiting, often leading to dehydration, weight loss, and nutritional deficiencies. Pregnancy is a beautiful and exciting time, but for some women, the joy is overshadowed by the... Continue Reading →
womb cancer/uterine cancer
Womb cancer, also known as uterine cancer, is a critically grave health condition that predominantly affects the female reproductive organ known as the uterus. Understanding the gravity of this concern is of utmost importance in order to effectively comprehend the potential repercussions it can impose upon a woman's reproductive well-being. Consequently, it is highly recommended... Continue Reading →
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a group of symptoms caused by a hormonal imbalance that can affect women and girls of reproductive age. PCOS is commonly associated with at least two of the following three conditions: Ovulation failure, resulting in irregular menstrual cycles or no periods at allHigh androgen levels (a type of hormone)... Continue Reading →
What are fibroids?
Uterine fibroids (also known as leiomyomas) are made up of muscle and connective tissue from the uterine wall. These growths are not generally cancerous (benign). Fibroids varied in size from tiny seedlings that are unnoticed to the visual inspection to bulky masses that can deform and expand the uterus. You can have a single fibroid... Continue Reading →
What is Postpartum Hemorrhage?
What is postpartum hemorrhage? After the birth of a baby, postpartum hemorrhage occurs when there is more bleeding than usual. Postpartum hemorrhage affects from 1 in 100 to 5 in 100 women. With a cesarean birth, it's more likely. It usually occurs after the placenta has been delivered, but it can occasionally occur later. What... Continue Reading →