Asymmetric Vulva? Not a Problem
It’s not everytime that you look at your genitals in the mirror, one of those few times you notice that one side of your labia minora (inner lips – folds found between the vulva, surrounded by two larger outer folds called labia majora) is actually larger than the other. Well, every woman is different down there. So don’t be stressed up. This is normal. In fact, it is very rare to have these flaps symmetrical. One is always slightly larger/longer than the other. Some may notice them being larger than the outer lips. When does this become...
read moreExcessive hairiness in women – it’s your hormone levels
Excessive hairiness, also known as hirsutism, can be a rather embarrassing condition for women, especially when it happens on the face, or on any other exposed area. But why does unwanted hair grow in excess where it is not supposed to? Androgen, a so-called ‘male hormone’, produces male characteristics in men. Likewise, women have their own female hormones (oestrogen) responsible for their feminine features. But nevertheless, women too have a small amount of androgens which is produced by the adrenal glands (a gland found just above the...
read moreTravelling When Pregnant Isn’t That Bad After All
Especially for first time mothers-to-be, boarding a plane might be out of the question. Well, it’s about time you push aside those doubts and worries. If you’re in your second trimester, it is in fact, safe. Of course, every pregnancy has a slight risk anywhere you are. But evidence has shown that flights do not significantly increase them. I came across an article written by Dr Jasmine Mohd of the Singapore KKH. Here, Dr Jasmine highlights that there is no harm in flying, especially when you’re in the second trimester (4-6 months of...
read moreProgesterone Injection Contraception increases risk of HIV
Read the original article here: http://www.timeslive.co.za/local/2012/03/02/birth-control-hiv-link A study published in the medical journal Lancet Infectious Diseases showed that women using hormonal birth control, especially progesterone infections, are twice as likely to be infected with, or transmit, HIV. Even so, when the WHO held a meeting in Geneva consisting of no less than 75 International experts, the decision was still that the evidence is inconclusive. Former AIDS adviser to UNICEF Paula Donovan then came out to say that WHO...
read moreMissed Periods – A sign of fertility as well as infertility
For many women of childbearing age, pregnancy is first suspected when their menstrual cycle goes haywire. Missing your monthly period by a day or two is not a significant concern. We are talking about missed periods by the weeks or months. When this strikes you, the first question to ask yourself is “how old am I?” The underlying reasons of a missed period vary by the age. If you have just stepped into puberty, your periods may not have a fixed schedule as your body takes time to adjust itself to its new condition, usually taking 6 months...
read moreBleeding After Sex – When To Worry
Bleeding after sex is no small matter. This can easily affect you psychologically, having you worried after, or even during lovemaking. Unless your periods are irregular or if you are 45 and above, infection is most likely the cause. Infection often gives additional symptoms such as itchiness, bad odor and abnormal discharges, all of which may be noticed before one realizes any bleeding or pain (which may accompany) during sex. If you are experiencing irregular menstruation, this might answer the question. You might not realize that your...
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