VAGINAL CARE The vagina is designed to keep itself clean with the help of natural secretions (discharge). There are certain ways to help your vagina keep clean and healthy, and why you don't need douches or vaginal wipes. It's a good idea to avoid perfumed soaps, gels and antiseptics as these can affect the healthy balance of bacteria and pH…
BREAST CARE How to do breast care ? *Wash your breasts with clear, warm water daily when you shower. Wear loose-fitting clothing to prevent cutting off the circulation to your breasts. This could cause your ducts to become clogged. *You may want to wear a well-fitting nursing bra to give support. A nursing bra lets you uncover your breasts without…
PCOS/PCOD (Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome) Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone (androgen) levels. The ovaries may develop numerous small collections of fluid (follicles) and fail to regularly release eggs. The exact cause of PCOS is unknown. Early diagnosis…
INFERTILITY After one year (or more) of unprotected intercourse, infertility is defined as the inability to become pregnant (conceive). Some doctors analyse and treat women aged 35 and older after 6 months of unprotected intercourse because fertility in women is known to drop with age. Women who are experiencing infertility should schedule an appointment with a reproductive endocrinologist, a doctor…