Menopause Advice Tips

Menopause is a phase that every woman goes through. As a woman ages, her hormones fluctuate, and she experiences certain symptoms that she wouldn t have experienced when younger. One cannot ignore the health issues that are caused as a result of menopause. These menopausal changes can affect urological health too. Let us look at this effect in detail.

Menopause in simple terms can be summed up as the end of a woman s reproductive cycle. The symptoms can begin before you stop menstruatin...more

Third-party reproduction is a method in which a third person apart from the couple (intended parents) involves in reproduction procedure. This can be done by using donated sperm, eggs, embryos, or gestational carrier arrangements. In this process, the pregnancy is carried by the third individual other than the couple.

A gestational carrier is also sometimes referred to as Surrogacy, in which women carry the fetus and may also provide egg.

The third-party reproduction process gi...more

Hypothyroidism is a condition wherein the body lacks sufficient amount of thyroid hormone. As this hormone is responsible for the process of metabolism in the body, whenever one suffers from hypothyroidism, one will definitely suffer from a slow metabolism. Thyroid Hormone Deficiency, as the disease is commonly known as, is actually more common than people can actually estimate it.

Causes of hypothyroidism
There are basically two causes, which prompt the deficiency of thyroid hormon...more

As per the latest data released by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, the United Kingdom s fertility industry regulator, there is an increasing number of women, who are freezing their eggs. There is also very little guidance for those women, who are considering to keep their eggs preserved.

Let us take a look at five things which women must consider and take into account before going for freezing their eggs:
Women should look to freeze their eggs when they are young b...more

PCOS is an abbreviation for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. It is a problem that is caused by women when their hormones are out of balance. It affects menstrual periods and can even hinder conception when aggravated to an advanced stage. Many women having PCOS develop small cysts on their ovaries. These cysts might not be harmful, but they lead to hormonal imbalances.

Common symptoms include:

Gain of weight or Weight loss problems
Acne
Excess hair on body and face
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Vaginal bleeding is something that most women experience between their periods when they are not due for a menstrual cycle. It is considered as an abnormal occurrence when you bleed before you are expecting your menstrual period, or after you are done with your monthly cycle. It is usually characterised by bouts of spots where a thick brown reddish discharge may be experienced. Also, this kind of bleeding is considered abnormal if it occurs during pregnancy or menopause.

Here are a few ...more

Hormones are the body's chemical messengers. They travel in the bloodstream to tissues and organs. Hormones are produced in a complex process and depend on beneficial nutrients.iImbalanced hormones can destroy health even if everything else is optimized.

Hormonal balance is vital to a healthy mind and body. For glowing skin, balanced mind and constant energy hormones need to be in place. Hormones don't go out of balance for no reason. Some of the common reasons can be:

1. Stre...more

Infertility is a rampant problem for men in India. While environmental and genetic factors are to blame partly for this, there are several other lesser-known causes for the same. Here is a look at some surprising things that can affect the sperm count.

Lesser-known causes for male infertility
If you are a male and looking to start your own family, ensure that you avoid doing the things mentioned below, as these activities may severely hamper your chances of becoming a father natural...more

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a process of fertilization in which eggs (ova) from a woman's ovary are removed. They are combined with sperm outside the body in a laboratory procedure, and then the fertilized egg (zygote) is transferred to the same or another woman s uterus for a successful pregnancy.

IVF is one of the several assisted reproductive techniques (ART) used to help infertile couples to conceive a child.

Causes of Infertility

Blocked fallopian tubes
Ho...more

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, commonly called PID, is an infection of the female reproductive organs(uterus,fallopian tubules ovaries &cervix). PID is one of the most serious complications of a sexually transmitted disease in women: It can lead to irreversible damage to the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, or other parts of the female reproductive system, and is the primary preventable cause of infertility in women.

Causes

Pelvic infla...more