Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal) is a surgical procedure to remove the uterus (a part of the female reproductive system). Sometimes, other reproductive parts like ovaries, fallopian tubes, and cervix might also be removed along with the uterus. After the removal of the uterus, a woman can no longer have children. Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal) is performed by…
What is stress? Stress is not inherently bad. Just some monsters in our happy palace attacking the good people in it, named happiness. In simple terms, stress refers to emotional or physical tension. It is the inability to cope up with emotional or mental pressure and the feeling of being overwhelmed due to these. Worldwide,…
Pregnancy is a very sensitive matter for women. This is something which every woman wants to deal with very carefully, taking every precaution in order to ensure a safe and healthy delivery. Most women experience a normal pregnancy with only minor complications that are quite easy to be dealt with by a specialist. However, women…
Doctors who specialise in women’s health are known as obstetrician-gynaecologist often abbreviated as OB-GYN or OB/GYN or O&G. It is a medical speciality which includes two subspecialties- obstetrics (pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum period) and gynaecology (health of reproductive organs like uterus, vagina, ovaries, etc.) Some OB-GYNs provide general healthcare services such as primary healthcare while…
Sexual Activity during Menstruation (Periods) Menstruation (also known as periods) is the discharge of blood and mucus from the uterus through the vagina. Every month, the female body prepares itself for pregnancy. Consequently, the endometrium layer of the uterus grows and thickens. In the absence of pregnancy, this layer breaks off and is discharged through…
