Screening for preeclampsia signs is crucial for your health during pregnancy. Doctors routinely monitor for this disorder during your prenatal care visits because it can have serious complications for you and your baby, and at its worst, it can be fatal. In fact, the World Health Organization puts preeclampsia in the top three leading causes [...]
Vitex has been used for more than 2,500 years to treat a variety of gynecologic conditions, and it remains popular today as an herbal remedy for a wide variety of menstrual issues. In medieval Europe, it was popular among celibate clergymen for its purported ability to reduce libido [1.Czygan FC, Mayer JG. Vitex agnus-castus L, der [...]
Post-Pill Amenorrhea is a Misnomer When your period doesn't come back after stopping the birth control pill, it's often referred to as "post-pill amenorrhea." This phrase is a bit misleading because it implies that birth control is responsible for your missing period. There is a wide variety of reasons why your cycle might be wonky after [...]
PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome, affects approximately one in 10 women. This prominent condition results in imbalanced levels of hormones and accounts for nearly a third of all infertility cases. However, managing PCOS is possible, and it is possible to become pregnant depending on the severity of the condition. This post will cover: What is PCOS and its symptoms? [...]
What's hypothalamic amenorrhea? Here's what it looks like: You’re the picture of health, a dedicated morning runner or an every-day-after-work Cross Fit enthusiast. You follow the vicissitudes of nutritional consensus on gluten the way some people follow basketball or the primaries. You look great in a tank top—healthy, strong, and slender. But there’s one problem, [...]
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