What does it feel like, giving birth? Some women have likened it to having something ripped out of your body. “The pain is unbelievable, unbearable.” No doubt after experiencing an event so akin to trauma, recovery should be a top priority. It is thus very strange to know that many women in our communities get …
Falls, scrapes, sprains, random falling objects (like that coconut your neighbour threw over your wall) striking the head, burns, electrocution, asthmatic and allergic attacks, cuts, piercings… What do these things have in common? They’re accidents children encounter all too often, so… How much first aid do you know? Do you know how to apply a …
First Aid Essentials for Parents: A Guide to Safeguarding Your Little One. Read More »
While PCOS can make life more challenging for women, it is not an insurmountable obstacle. Various treatment options can help women with PCOS relieve their symptoms, manage their condition and optimize their chances of getting pregnant: Lifestyle modifications Weight loss, even a modest amount, can significantly improve ovulation rates and fertility in women with PCOS. …
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) PCOS is the most common cause of infertility in women, affecting between 70 to 80% of those with the anovulatory phenotype of the condition. Unfortunately, most women only discover that they have PCOS after several attempts to get pregnant naturally fail. In addition to the infertility, Women with PCOS who do …
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition, affecting up to 10 % of people. There’s no single diagnostic test that, by itself, shows definitely that you have PCOS. To diagnose PCOS, physicians look out primarily for these three signs. Other symptoms may manifest as well, such as Acne, Obesity or weight gain, Infertility, Androgenic …
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal/ metabolic disorder that affects certain women, often during their reproductive years. In recent years, it is becoming more and more prevalent and the trend is a little more than disturbing. One researcher calls it, “The mother of all lifestyle disorders in women.” One of the significant concerns …
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