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By Neha Goel November 23, 2020 Blog , ,

Foods That Can Increase Fertility in Women [Infographic]

fertility-foods

According to this study, it has been found that changes in the dietary patterns among men and women can have a beneficial effect on fertility. Unhealthy eating habits not only affect the overall general health, but also harms fertility. If individuals want to boosts fertility, then making changes in their diet and lifestyle is important. To this end, by eating healthy foods, women can maintain a healthy weight, which will improve reproductive health and increase fertility.

Mentioned below are a few ‘fertility foods’ that can have a positive effect on fertility. Thus, if you are looking for natural ways to increase fertility, then including these foods in your diet can help.

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By Neha Goel August 18, 2020 Blog ,

Menstrual Cramps and Back Pain: Causes and Treatment

Menstrual Cramps and Back Pain: Causes and Treatment

Why are menstrual cramps painful?

Menstrual cramps can range from mild to severe pain. Lasting for two to three days in some cases, it may interfere with your daily activities. Menstrual cramps are caused by uterus contractions’ that may happen before the onset of periods and may peak after 24 hours.

Normal pain may last for a day and maybe mild. But, many women experience severe menstrual cramps. Severe menstrual cramps feel like a throbbing pain in your lower abdomen area, and at times, the pain can be unbearable. You may also feel continuous pressure in the lower abdomen area. Also, the pain may radiate to lower back or thighs as well.

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By Neha Goel August 13, 2020 Blog ,

Menstrual Insomnia: Ways to Get Better Sleep While on Your Period

Menstrual Insomnia: Ways to Get Better Sleep While on Your Period

Ever wondered what menstrual insomnia is?

Menstrual insomnia is common in the first or second week before your period cycle starts. Most women also tend to experience menstrual insomnia with cramps.

PMS insomnia along with stomach cramps at night can leave you sleepless during your period cycle.

According to recent data, 33% of women agree that their sleep gets disturbed during the menstrual cycle.

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By Neha Goel June 25, 2020 Blog

Coil Fitting and Removal (IUD/IUS): Everything You Need To Know

coil fitting and removal

As a reversible form of birth control that can last up to 10 years, coil fitting – be it IUD or IUS – has become a popular choice of birth control worldwide. It is cost-effective and hassle-free. More importantly, it doesn’t involve any elaborate procedure. There are two types of coil available; Copper Coil (which contains copper) and Mirena Coil (which contains the hormone progestogen).

Which type of coil is best for you will depend on the heaviness of your periods and how many years you want it to last. The insertion process is simple while the pain experienced during the process will vary from woman-to-woman.

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By Neha Goel June 8, 2020 Blog ,

Early Pregnancy FAQs

Early-Pregnancy-FAQs

1. When Does the First Trimester Start? When Does it End?

The first trimester is calculated starting from the first date of your last menstrual cycle. This is when there is no implantation or conception. If you had your period almost four weeks ago, then ovulated and had intercourse two weeks ago, you are four weeks pregnant. Thus, by the time you know that you are pregnant; you already might be five weeks pregnant. It is also said that the first trimester is the most critical time of your pregnancy. The first trimester usually lasts until the last day of the 12th week.

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By Neha Goel May 22, 2020 Blog

Pelvic Pain in Women: Causes and Treatment

Pelvic Pain in Women: Causes and Treatment

Pelvic pain normally affects the lower part of the abdomen. Most women experience it while the severity depends on individual immunity. Pelvic pain can be a common sign of a slight infection in the body, or it could be a sign of underlying health problems. Pelvic pain symptoms may be intermittent or constant. The symptoms may appear differently for each woman, some of the most common types of pelvic pain include localised pelvic pain, pelvic cramping, or sudden pelvic pain in women.

Pelvic pain in women can be accompanied by other symptoms such as vaginal discharge and lower back pain. Pelvic pain that lasts for more than two-three months without improvement may be a cause of chronic disease. The intensity and nature of pelvic pain may fluctuate in women, so it’s important to know about the causes of pelvic pain.

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By Neha Goel April 7, 2020 Blog

Coronavirus: What You Need to Know About COVID-19 and Pregnancy?

What You Need to Know About COVID-19 and Pregnancy?

WHO defines COVID-19 as a respiratory disease that affects everyone differently. The disease poses a high threat to people with underlying medical conditions or those over the age of 60. The risk of an increase in the severity of the disease is quite high, sometimes resulting in death. Meanwhile, some people can recover from the disease without any medications and treatment.

In this article, we have listed the primary symptoms of COVID-19 and also some additional symptoms from the WHO website. Along with the symptoms, we have also mentioned how the disease affects pregnant women and fetuses.

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By Neha Goel April 1, 2020 Blog , ,

Pregnancy Nutrition: What Foods To Eat and Avoid During Pregnancy?

what foods to eat and avoid during pregnancy

Here’s a fact: a healthy diet is an important part of pregnancy. During the early pregnancy check, your healthcare provider may list down what foods to eat during pregnancy and what to avoid along with other do’s and don’ts. This is important, as what you eat during these nine months have a greater impact on the overall health and development of your baby.

Gaining an optimal level of weight during pregnancy is also important. But, you need to do this healthily. Plus, for a pregnancy without any complications, you need to have a wholesome diet that provides you with essential vitamins, nutrients and minerals, ensuring the good health of you and your baby.

The below-mentioned pregnancy nutrition infographic covers what food not to eat when pregnant and what foods to eat. So, let’s go ahead and check them out right now!

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By Neha Goel March 16, 2020 Blog ,

What Are Uterine Fibroids: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

What Are Uterine Fibroids

Fibroids are non-cancerous (benign) tumours that develop in the uterus. What causes fibroids is relatively unknown. However, these abnormal growths can cause severe abdominal pain and heavy periods. The different types of fibroids include; Intramural fibroids – these develop within the muscular wall of the uterus; Subserosal fibroids – these develop outside the uterine lining; Submucosal fibroids – these develop inside the uterine lining.

Uterine fibroids are most prevalent among women under reproductive-age. However, most women don’t experience any uterine fibroids symptoms, and some may not even know if they have fibroids. As such, now that you know what fibroids on uterus mean, let’s look at some of the most common symptoms of fibroids, their diagnostic methods, and fibroids treatment that are recommended based on their severity.

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By Neha Goel February 17, 2020 Blog , , , ,

How To Stop Heavy Periods: Natural Remedies and Treatments

How to stop heavy periods

Periods are a trying time for most women. To add on, if they suffering from heavy period bleeding, then it can be not only painful but also stressful. The medical term for heavy periods is ‘Menorrhagia’ wherein women experience abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, sometimes even heavy bleeding with clots.

Some of the symptoms of Menorrhagia are having to change your sanitary pad/tampon nearly every couple of hours, passing blood clots, and extreme tiredness and fatigue. If you are experiencing too much blood loss and cramping, which is affecting your daily activities, then getting in touch with a specialist is important.

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