The body hosts many microorganisms. These include bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Normally, they coexist in balance. But changes in environment or immunity disrupt that harmony. When good bacteria decrease, yeast grows unchecked. The most common culprit is Candida albicans. It thrives in moist, warm environments. Vaginal areas, the mouth, and skin folds are often affected.…
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My cycle shifted slightly. Then a little more. I blamed stress. Travel. Sleep. But things kept changing. My skin broke out. I felt colder than usual. Then hot. I brushed it off. Then it kept going. Heavier bleeding. Less energy. I didn’t realize hormones could be the reason. I thought they were only connected to…
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Fibroids are muscular growths in the uterus. Some remain small and go unnoticed. They often cause no symptoms. Routine ultrasounds during pregnancy or checkups reveal them. In many cases, nothing needs to be done. But that changes when they grow larger or affect daily life. Not every fibroid is harmless. It becomes a concern when…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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