Ladies, you sure got worried when you experienced spotting on days when you’re not yet supposed to have your period. That could be ovulation bleeding. […]
Ovulation Spotting
Category: Understanding The Body
What is Testosterone?
Learning more about sexuality will surely make you encounter the word “testosterone”, especially when talking about male-oriented topics. Testosterone is a hormone that all humans, male or female, develop in their body which primarily helps with growth and development. In men, this hormone is produced in their testicles. In women, this hormone is produced in […]
Understanding the female sex hormones
Everyone has what are called “male” and “female” sex hormones. They are natural substances produced by the body. Sex hormones play an important role in sexual development, reproduction, and general health, by relaying messages between cells and organs to carry out different bodily functions. Read on to understand the female sex hormones and what they […]
The Importance Of Hygiene During Your Period
Some women perceive menstruating as a very uncomfortable experience, while others look at it as a natural cleansing process. Every woman may have a different view towards menstruation, but surely all women want to have a mess-free period, and a fresh and comfortable day. Just as brushing your teeth and washing your hands are essential […]
Premenstrual Syndrome
PMS stands for premenstrual syndrome, and it’s caused by changes in the body’s hormonal levels. It refers to the emotional and physical symptoms that a lot of women normally experience two weeks before their monthly period, and disappears once their period beings. Some women don’t have any signs of PMS or only have very mild […]
What To Know About Irregular Menstrual Cycles
There’s nothing to worry about if your menstrual cycle is irregular from time to time. But do you know when you should already be concerned and keep a watchful eye? […]
How Pregnancy Happens
A pregnancy will only be possible when the sperm cell and egg cell meet. Sounds simple, but the entire process is much more complicated than that. There are a lot of things going on in the body for a pregnancy to happen. It takes around two to three weeks after sex for a pregnancy to […]
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
What’s Causing Unusual Spotting And Bleeding? Spotting refers to light vaginal bleeding when you don’t have your period. This is also called intermenstrual bleeding, wherein spotting or bleeding between your normal periods. A lot of women experience intermenstrual bleeding. It shouldn’t be a cause of concern in most cases, but sometimes it’s a sign of […]
Should I be worried about blood clots in my period?
Period blood may not be the best view to have. More so if they come with blood clots! You’ve most likely experienced menstrual clots at some point of your life — and maybe you’ve also wondered whether something’s wrong with you. Menstrual clots are normal and rarely a cause for concern. Why do clots happen? […]
7 Period Symptoms That You Shouldn’t Ignore
Women experience periods differently. Some may only bleed for three days, while others last for an entire week. But almost all experience discomfort and cramps during their periods. Mild symptoms are often normal, especially if your periods are consistent. Nonetheless, you should always keep an eye out for any unusual symptoms or changes to your […]
