Male and Female Sterilization
Sterilization is the only permanent method of contraception for men and women. Male sterilization is done by performing a vasectomy, and female sterilization involves undergoing a tubectomy. In...
Types of contraception
There are various things to be considered when women, men, or couples decide their preferred choice of contraception. These include effectiveness, affordability, accessibility, and safety. It is...
Preventing unintended pregnancy
Unintended pregnancy is defined as a pregnancy that is unwanted. In simpler words, a pregnancy occurs when the couple does not want to have a child or if the pregnancy is mistimed (the pregnancy...
Contraception and its importance
Contraception is the term used for any method or device used to prevent unwanted and untimely pregnancy. There are various ways to prevent pregnancy, like male sterility, where the semen or the...
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
What is PCOS? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder found commonly among women of reproductive age. Individuals with PCOS have infrequent, irregular, or prolonged menstrual...
PCOS – Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis There is no definitive test or gold standard to diagnose PCOS. Typically, women are diagnosed with PCOS when they have at least two of the three symptoms listed below: High levels of the...
PCOS – Causes and Possible Complications
Causes The exact cause of PCOS is not known. There are various factors that are believed to contribute to the symptoms – Insulin resistance – Insulin is a hormone secreted by the...
Management of PCOS
How to manage PCOS? Managing PCOS starts with correctly diagnosing it. Since there is no conclusive test that confirms the diagnosis, many women learn about their PCOS only when they try to get...
General Things to Keep in Mind about Menstrual Disorders
Menstrual cycle is a natural phenomenon and part of regular life for women of reproductive age. A little pain or discomfort is expected. It is not considered a menstrual disorder as long as it is...
PMS/PMDD
Menstruation is the bleeding phase of the menstrual cycle. The first day of menstruation is counted as day one of the menstrual cycle that usually lasts for 28 days. Normal menstruation differs...