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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Green mangoes and bagoong may not seem like gourmet fare, but they surely give pregnant Filipinas a different kind of happiness! You’ll experience a lot of bodily transformations during pregnancy. In fact, your appetite will also change, and you might start craving for foods you don’t normally eat. But what’s causing these pregnancy cravings? Could […]
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 […]
Oral contraceptive pills or “pills” contain the hormones estrogen and progestin that mimic the hormones women naturally produce. These hormones do a couple of things to ensure that pregnancy is not going to happen: they stop the ovaries from producing eggs for ovulation so that there’s no egg for the sperm to fertilize; they make […]
Your body is mostly made up of water. It’s in the blood, muscles, organs, and bones. Water is essential to your body, but sometimes your body holds too much of it. This is called water retention. It causes puffiness, bloating, and swelling. You also feel heavier and less active than usual. Does it make me […]
Vaginal dryness has a lot of possible contributing factors and can happen at any age. It shouldn’t last long and be a cause of concern as it can be treated easily. Vaginal dryness could cause itching, irritation, and discomfort, and even affect sexual experience. To know what you can do about vaginal dryness requires knowing […]
