What Filipinos often refer to as ‘white mens’ isn’t actually menstruation. It’s milky white vaginal discharge — medically known as leukorrhea — that often occurs during the second half of the menstrual cycle. Vaginal discharge contains fluid and cells, and it helps keep the vagina clean and healthy. Does the white discharge mean my period […]
Menopause is another transition period in a woman’s life, just like puberty. It means having one full year of no periods. And any type of bleeding or spotting beyond that is not considered normal. Is it normal? Postmenopausal bleeding may be a sign of a minor health problem, but can also be an early sign […]
Understanding vaginal discharge Vaginal discharge is a common occurrence in women that involves the release of fluid from the vagina. It is usually thin and clear or milky white in color, with a slightly slippery texture. The amount of discharge can vary from woman to woman, but it is generally heaviest during ovulation and lighter […]
What is progesterone? Progesterone is a hormone produced by the ovaries, as well as by the adrenal glands, but in smaller quantities. This hormone plays an important role in regulating a woman’s monthly menstrual cycle and preparing her body for pregnancy. If there is no fertilization and implantation of an embryo into the uterine lining […]
Finding out that you’re pregnant is a life-changing moment that can cause a gush of varying emotions. Regardless of what you’re exactly feeling, you’re most likely wondering what you are supposed to do next. Here’s a list of the next steps you should take after your pregnancy test turns out positive. Confirm your results Home […]
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 […]
