Your periods are normal. There ain’t any pain troubling you nor an irritation to complain about! But still, have you been worrying about that small swelling in your cervix which you accidentally found out? Is that thought haunting you if it could make you infertile? Got you distressed trying to figure out what it is? You took a pelvic examination,…
What are cervical polyps? Cervical polyps are the extra growths from the mucous membrane of uterus, cervix -mostly benign, ranging from reddish, greyish or purplish in colour with shapes varying from thin stem, bulb or finger that originates on the cervical canal, the passage that connects the uterus to the vagina. These bumps are rather common in women who have…
Abstract A normal healthy length of the menstrual cycle is 28 to 30 days but it might also vary in other people. Menstruation is the period when the lining surrounding the uterus known as endometrium starts to shed. This bleeding is then released from the vagina and this cycle usually starts around the age of 10 to 15 years of…
Abstract Ovaries are the principal female reproductive part and each woman is blessed with 2 ovaries, ovoid in shape and occupy either side of the womb more specifically in ovarian fossa , held in position by ligaments. The ovaries have been assigned the important 2 reproductive functions i.e they manufacture oocytes (eggs) and secondly , they are held responsible for…
Ayurvedic Approach In Gynecology The health of women is of prime importance in Ayurveda. There is a detailed description of various stree roga along with their effective management in various Ayurvedic texts. The application of sthanik chikitsa has always worked wonders. The non-surgical and less invasive techniques used help in maintaining reproductive health, without imparting any adverse side effects. Here,…
NURSING A NEWBORN We all know how infuriated and irritated we get when we are hungry. We yell and eat up our mother’s heads when food is not prepared at the correct time. But have you ever wondered how the little ones that are our babies, especially newborns, would be feeling caged to express their hunger for their only food…
Postpartum care for mothers is equally important as newborn care, for a healthy mother and child. After 9 months of gestation with bloating, vomiting, sleeplessness, low back pain, cravings, emotional hurricanes, etc,etc finally leading to tedious long hours of labour and contractions, the new mothers are just as weak as Talc. After such an extent of temporary emaciation, rightful rejuvenation…
ABSTRACT Healthy Woman does not mean that you have to measure your waistline and have a slim body. Just like physical and mental health, it’s important to maintain the good health of our genitals. It is necessary for every woman to take care of their vaginal health but most of the time they feel embarrassed especially in India wherein some…
Abstract Blood is flowing through our circulating system which helps in transporting oxygen, nutrients, and water from cells to other parts of the body. The first journey starts and ends from the heart but there are many blood vessels reaching the vital spot. If you lay out the blood vessels then they will stretch up to 60,000 miles. There are…
Abstract Adequate amount of fluid & electrolyte balance plays a key role in maintaining homeostasis in the body, and it also plays a beneficial role in protecting the normal cellular functions, acid-base balance and tissue perfusion. Electrolytes are one of the major components of the body that helps in sustaining the body’s blood chemistry, muscle action and other processes in…