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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Explained

Irregular menstrual cycles are often the first noticeable pattern in individuals later diagnosed with PCOS. Periods may be absent for months or come too frequently without a clear schedule. Ovulation may not occur regularly or at all in some cycles. This disrupts hormonal feedback mechanisms between the brain and ovaries. Some individuals mistake these patterns…
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Endometriosis: Symptoms and Treatment Options

It starts with pain that doesn’t feel ordinary Not all cramps are the same. Some feel sharper. Deeper. They don’t leave with rest. Or heat. Or pills. They stay. Sometimes during periods. Sometimes in between. The pain spreads to the back. Or legs. Or stomach. It’s hard to name where it begins. That’s how endometriosis…
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What Causes Irregular Periods?

It doesn’t always follow a pattern Some months pass without a period. Others come too soon. Or stay too long. It shifts. It changes. And you’re left wondering what went wrong. But often, there’s no simple answer. The body doesn’t explain itself clearly. It just responds to what’s happening inside. Hormones control timing, but they…
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Understanding the Menstrual Cycle

It doesn’t follow a perfect script every time The menstrual cycle isn’t a straight line. It shifts. It skips. It doubles back. One month is steady. The next, unfamiliar. No two cycles feel the same. Some begin softly. Others don’t wait. Timing rarely obeys the calendar. People track it, but it’s never fully predictable. Emotions…
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What Is a Pap Smear and Why It Matters

You sit there not really knowing what to expect It’s not the kind of test you plan. You don’t wake up thinking about it. But the appointment gets made. You show up. You wait in a cold room. You answer quiet questions. Then you’re told it’s time. A Pap smear doesn’t feel urgent. It feels…
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Common Signs You Should See a Gynecologist

I kept ignoring the cramps because they came every month They started earlier than before.And stayed longer.They spread to my back and legs.At first, I thought it was normal.Everyone said periods were supposed to hurt.But this felt different.More intense.And it didn’t stop with painkillers anymore. She noticed the bleeding didn’t stop after seven days At…
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First Gynecology Visit: What to Expect

I didn’t know what questions to ask She had written a few down the night before.Then deleted them.They felt silly.Too small, too strange, too specific.But inside the room, something shifted.The chair wasn’t cold.The air didn’t buzz.And the doctor just waited.No clipboard between them.No typing.Just stillness.She asked, “What brought you in?”And meant it. I thought they…
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What Does a Gynecologist Do?

She thought it was just irregular bleeding At first, she blamed her schedule.Stress, maybe. Or diet.But the spotting kept coming.No pattern. No warning.She finally booked an appointment.The room was quiet, the questions gentle.He listened without interrupting. It’s not only about pregnancy or birth She was surprised they didn’t ask about babies.No rush into family planning…
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Taking Precautions Against Cervical Cancer Risk

I’ve been working as a gynecologist for years, and one of the most important topics I discuss with my patients is how to take precautions against cervical cancer. It’s crucial to be proactive about this because, let’s face it, prevention is always better than cure. So, let me share some practical tips and insights on this subject.

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The Ultimate Guide to Cesarean Birth

Hey there! As a gynecologist, I’ve had the chance to help many women navigate the journey of cesarean birth, or as we like to call it, a C-section. This surgical procedure can be planned or happen due to unexpected complications during labor. Let me break it down for you in a way that’s easy to digest.