Breasts usually start to develop around the age of 9, but it’s normal for them to start earlier or later. Girls usually begin puberty between the ages of 8 and 13 years old. The earliest sign of puberty in most girls is the development of breast “buds,” nickel-sized bumps under the nipple. It is not […]
Testosterone pellets are subcutaneous implants inserted under the skin during hormone replacement therapy to release consistent, physiologic levels of the hormone into the body and avoid the fluctuations in the levels of testosterone seen with other methods of delivery. Testosterone pellets for the treatment of hormone imbalance in women have been around for a while, […]
What is Female circumcision/ Female genital Mutilation? Female circumcision also known as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), is defined as all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia. It also refers to all other procedures that result in injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. The global prevalence of […]
What is Plain Yogurt? Plain yogurt refers to natural yogurt, without added flavoring. Plain yogurt has a smooth texture and mildly sour flavor because of its lactic acid content. Plain yogurt may be made from the milk of cows, sheep, goats, or water buffalo. Cow’s milk is used in the United States and north-central Europe; […]
Enlarged Clitoris also known as Clitoromegaly, is an abnormal enlargement of the clitoris. There is no standard size for a clitoris, but it usually grows with sexual arousal. When a person is not aroused, a hormonal imbalance or another medical condition can cause enlargement of the clitoris. Clitoromegaly is relatively rare and can be […]
The vagina has a unique fragrance and many women feel self-conscious about the scent of their vagina. The pH of a healthy vagina is slightly acidic, between 3.8 and 4.5. The Lactobacilli bacteria keep the vagina acidic, this protects against an overgrowth of the bad kinds of bacteria and maintains a healthy vaginal atmosphere. Several […]
An unintended pregnancy is a pregnancy that is unwanted, such as a pregnancy that occurred when no children or no more children were desired. Or the pregnancy is mistimed, such as the pregnancy occurring earlier than desired. The concept of unintended pregnancy helps in understanding the fertility of populations and the unmet need for contraception, […]
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends women should drink at least 74 ounces, which is a little over 9 cups a day. While drinking water of any temperature can support overall well-being, drinking hot water is thought to provide a range of additional health benefits. People have consumed hot drinks for thousands of years. Folk medical […]
What is PCOS? PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is a metabolic disorder in which the woman affected by hormonal imbalance in their reproductive years (between ages 12 and 51). Due to increase level of male hormones females might skip menstrual periods, have irregular ovulation making it hard to get pregnant, get abnormal hair growth on the […]
A period, also known as menstruation, is a natural and normal process that occurs in women of reproductive age. It is a part of the menstrual cycle, which is the series of changes that occur in a woman’s body each month in preparation for a possible pregnancy. During a period, the lining of the uterus, […]
