Doctor for Ladies Tips

Exercising during pregnancy is beneficial not only for the expectant mother but also for the growing fetus. The effects of exercise at this time can be seen immediately and last a lifetime. Unless a woman suffers from a medical condition, she should have at least 20-30 minutes of moderate exercise a day when pregnant. Here are a few ways you can benefit from exercising when pregnant.

Energy Boosts- Carrying a growing fetus can take away a lot of your energy leaving you feeling tired and...more

The vagina is a tube-like muscular structure of the female genital tract that extends from the cervix to the vulva. It is a delicate organ which is prone to injuries and infections. Complications related to urination, menstruation and sexual intercourse- all affect the vaginal health. Here are five questions associated with vaginal problems that are commonly experienced but rarely discussed:

1. Why does it feel itchy before menstruation?
The hormonal cycle reduces the amount of estr...more

Being confident is a very essential quality for all human beings, irrespective of their age or profession. Boosting up your confidence level will not only make you feel good about yourself but will also help you to keep your feet firmly on the ground, no matter what situation you have to encounter in your daily life. Self -confidence also helps you to create a very good impression of yourself and gives you an edge over others, especially when you are trying to seek a job or representing your com...more

Menopause brings about a lot of changes in a woman's body. It not only signifies the end of her fertility and child bearing days but is a sign of growing age and the body progressing in a new direction of aches, pains and vulnerability. While some of these are natural, others can prove to be dangerous as it significantly increases the risk of heart disease (unlike common myths, women do get heart attacks). The risk factor is also goes up if the woman suffers from diabetes, obesity and high blood...more

Hoarseness in the simplest sense means, 'hoarse voice'. It may be defined as an abnormal voice change. It is experienced in the form of strained, rough, thick, harsh and grating voice. Variations can be felt even in the loudness and pitch of the voice.

Hoarseness is a temporary infection associated with the larynx, which is also known as the voice box in animals as well as humans. Vocal cords are present inside the voice box. Depending on the vibration of the vocal cord, different sound...more

When it comes to pregnancy, caring for your body begins even before conception. Preconception health care focuses on what you need to do before getting pregnant and increases your chances of having a healthy baby. For some women, it can take a merely a few months to prepare their body for pregnancy while for others, it can take longer.

Here are a few steps to help you get ready for a healthy pregnancy.

Visit the doctor: Your first visit to a doctor should be scheduled long befo...more

A recent study claims that environmental pollution may be a leading cause of infertility in many couples. In the Environmental Health Perspective journal, researchers stated that exposure to environmental pollutants like PCBs (perchlorinated biphenyls), pesticides and toxic industrial compounds can decrease your fertility rate by up to a staggering 29%.

Pollution and Reduced Conception Rate-

Women who are exposed to high levels of environmental pollutants have shown little or...more

Importance of jewelry - jewelry; a symbol of prestige...

The fact is that jewelry has always been an important part of human cultures, serving several purposes that are deeply significant to each of us.
It's purpose was originally to make the wearer stand out from the crowd. Humans wore jewelry before they wore clothes. Early jewelry consisted of vines and flowers often woven into the hair. As time went on, and humanity evolved, jewelry was made from precious materials in order to ...more

Every women's uterus consists three layers - inner, middle and outer layers. The innermost layer of the uterus is known as endometrium. A normal endometrial lining is thick enough to enable eggs to get fertilized, but when this lining becoomes thin, it creates problem for women to achieve pregnancy.

What are the causes of a thin endometrium?

Following are the causes for thin endometrium in some women-

Reduced oestrogen levels - Oestrogen is one of the primary sex hormo...more

Diabetes might not be the end of the road for you. While it is a chronic disorder, there are a number of steps you can take to minimize its effects. Before that, you should know what diabetes is and its various types.

What is diabetes?

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder where the sugar in your blood is not metabolized by the body. This leads to a situation wherein sugar accumulates in your blood; this condition is known as high blood sugar. Now, this can happen in two ways:
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