Glands in the endocrine system produce hormones. They are powerful chemicals that travel in the bloodstream and are responsible for many of your body’s processes. When there’s too little or too much hormones in the bloodstream, the slightest hormonal imbalance can cause significant effects throughout the body. For females, hormone levels fluctuate during puberty, menstruation, […]
Testosterone is known as an androgen, or male sex hormone. However, ovaries and adrenal glands in female bodies also produce small amounts of testosterone. This hormone, along with estrogen, is important in growing, maintaining, and repairing female reproductive tissue and bone mass, as well as regulating libido and mood. But what could happen when there’s […]
Right after nine months of growing another human being inside you, you’re met again with another set of symptoms to deal with. Your body went through a lot of changes throughout pregnancy, and a lot of challenges during labor and delivery. So it’s going to need some time to rest and recover. Postpartum recovery doesn’t […]
Your body experiences a lot of changes and transformation during the nine months of pregnancy. Some changes may even carry on, or only come after childbirth. One of the most common concerns new moms have is sagging breasts. Causes of sagging breasts Most women, whether they breastfeed or not, also experience sagging breasts after pregnancy. […]
A tilted uterus (or retroverted uterus), is a uterus that tips backward into the pelvic cavity, pointing towards the lower back, rather than forward toward the bladder. It’s a normal variation in reproductive anatomy, and not really a serious medical condition. A tilted uterus is fairly common: About 1 in 5 women have a tilted […]
Hormones are responsible for a lot of bodily functions. Your body works as it should when your hormones are balanced. But your body produces a lot of different hormones. Even if only one of them is lower or higher than normal levels, it can cause different problems to your health. So, what could happen when […]
The short answer: No. Despite all the claims you read on social media or hear from gossips, it’s not possible to get your period while you are pregnant. If the bleeding is long and heavy enough to fill a tampon or sanitary pad, or it really resembles your period, then it’s a sign you’re probably […]
Let’s first get something straight: your sperm’s health and mobility have nothing to do with your masculinity. That’s an old-fashioned and rather outdated belief. It’s not necessarily true that your fertility is connected to how much of a man you are; However, it’s quite beneficial to be mindful of the condition of your swimmers. Having […]
Puberty is a huge turning point in the lives of girls. They experience great changes and growth, which can be exciting for them. These changes don’t happen overnight, and the process can last for several months to several years. However, there are girls who may feel left out because they haven’t experienced the changes that […]
The vulva area is one of the most sensitive parts of the body. Several substances or products can cause irritation to the area and result in vaginal pimples. Vaginal pimples are common and rarely a sign of a serious condition. However, they can be very uncomfortable! No matter how pesky they are, it’s best to […]
