Introduction Talking about periods has always been a faux pas – no one wants to discuss menstruation openly or how our periods affect the female body. It is no surprise that common gynecological conditions are unknown publicly today. Unfortunately, the lack of education and discussion on these conditions causes girls and women to suffer silently.
A period every girl’s best friend; okay, let’s be serious- menstruation – a monthly annoyance for females of reproductive age. Every month, after a girl reaches puberty, she menstruates. The uterus lining sheds and flows out of the vagina. Understanding menstrual flow and the parameters is beneficial knowledge and can help initiate conversation if any
Endometriosis Endometriosis is a painful chronic disease where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. Endometriosis is a common disease; 1 in 10 women have endometriosis; unfortunately, there is no cure for endometriosis, but there are several myths surrounding endometriosis treatment. Even worse, these myths sometimes come in the form
Background As strides have occurred to close the gap in the healthcare disparities against Black women, there is still enormous work to accomplish. Unfortunately, discrimination and inequality are both prevalent in society today. A prime example is the disparities within the healthcare system. Recent data has proven that Black women do not receive the same
Tea For Endometriosis Herbal tea is an effective option for treating all types of health concerns. Endometriosis is a chronic illness that affects every part of one’s body; although there is no cure, doctors will prescribe birth control or pain medications to help with symptoms. Prescription medications such as pain medications can have side effects,
Introduction Being a woman should not be difficult. We fight for our rights and equality, bear children, and bleed every month – menstruation can be difficult and painful. Those difficulties can come before, during, or after menstruation, from conditions like premenstrual dysphoric disorder and premenstrual exacerbation. Thought to be interchangeable, there is a difference between
Introduction Endometriosis is a chronic disease that affects girls and women of reproductive age. This disease causes the growth of tissue similar to the lining of the uterus to grow outside the uterus; this disease causes many symptoms, but the most common symptom is pelvic pain. In Painful Periods: Comprehending Endometriosis and Its Signs and