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Nowadays Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a very common disorder among women of reproductive age. It affects over 100 million Indian women, with up to 1 in 10 women of childbearing age having PCOS. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder in which a there is hormonal imbalance. Insulin is hormone which helps in sugar metabolism. […]

    The menstrual cycle is thought to go with the ebbs and waves of the lunar cycle, as the moon represents flow, the feminine. The lunar cycle is approximately 29.5 days, coinciding with the average length of the menstrual cycle for most ovulating women. Many women have painful periods, also called dysmenorrhea. The period […]

    Endometriosis is a chronic reproductive health disorder in women where the tissues which grow inside the uterus start growing outside the uterus. About 1 in 10 women may suffer from this condition which can disrupt the quality of life in women. What are the causes of endometriosis? Causes are varied and have a […]

  Technically, ‘menopause’ is characterized by absence of menstruation for 12 months in a row. In simpler words it means when the periods have stopped. This happens as the ovaries stop producing estrogen and other female reproductive hormones. We are all quite aware of this phenomenon. However, the concept of ‘pre-menopause’ and ‘perimenopause’ still remain […]

  Hepatitis is one of the most common liver disorder, Hepatitis literally means the inflammation of the liver. Liver is an important organ situated in the lower right side of the abdomen. It purifies the blood, fights against infections, and aids in metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Liver is an important metabolic gateway which […]

                              Are you struggling with excessive hair growth and acne, difficulty in getting pregnant, weight gain, and chronic menstruation irregularities? If you answered “Yes” to any of the above symptoms, you may be one of the 5-10% of women across the […]

    Monsoon seasons although adored by everyone of us because of its beauty and rainfall, they are associated with a number of health problems, predominantly of the joints. People with arthritis pain often dread the monsoon season as it is the time of the year when joint pains can get worse. Arthritis is a […]

                                    A sore throat refers to pain, itchiness, or irritation of the throat. Throat pain is the primary symptom of a sore throat. It may get worse when you try to swallow, and you may have difficulty swallowing food and liquids. A […]

  Menstruation is an extremely significant biological process in every woman’s life. The menstrual cycle of a woman is a window to her overall reproductive health. For many women, menstruation is unpleasant, intense and for some, even debilitating. Be it irregular menses, missed ones or painful periods, nowadays menstrual problems are quite common and there […]