Previously, we talked about 5 Warning Signs That Your Menstrual Cramps Are Not Normal. Now, we’ll discuss in detail what implications those warning signs could indicate. Endometriosis Credits: infertilityivfhouston.com A common cause for severe period pain – Endometriosis is a gynaecological condition where the tissue forming the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) starts…
Heat pads are commonly used in Heat Therapy, also referred to as “thermotherapy” or “therapeutic heating”. So…. What exactly is heat therapy? It is generally used for the relief of pain due to muscle spasms, tensed muscles or other localized pain. It can come in the form of hot water bottles, hot clothes, heating…
Source I know, sounds terrible right? But yes it happens, and if it is happening to you, I’m sure you have a ton of questions that you need answering. From “Why me?” to “How do I make it stop?”, we are here with the answers! 1. Why Me? A typical menstrual cycle should last around…
Heavy periods are more than just a pain in the a**, but can also be an indication of other more serious medical conditions. But what exactly constitutes abnormal menstrual flow? Most people with heavy periods are around the upper limits of 12 to 16 fully soaked through pads per period, so how would you…
TCM, or Traditional Chinese Medicine, focuses on one’s wholesome well-being. It’s a different school of thought from western medicine, which treats illnesses and symptoms in isolation. We are used to turning to western medicine to relieve our painful menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) when it happens, but given the… wholesome nature of menstrual symptoms (i.e. anything and everything…
Vaginal discharge comes in many consistencies and colours, and like many things in life, not all types of vaginal discharge are created equal. Your discharge is usually colourless or slightly white, can be watery or “stretchy”, and should not have a foul stench. But from time to time you may notice that your discharge is thicker or waterier,…
Want your vagina to smell like roses? You’re covered. Want it to be smoother? You’re covered, Want it to be whiter? Guess what, you’re covered! Countless types of vaginal washes claim to make your vagina more fragrant, more visually appealing than it already is, but do we really need them? With all products that are going…
The holiday season is upon us, and I’m sure many of us have vacation plans in the coming weeks as well. Think of all the fun you’ll have taking cute #OOTDs, visiting beautiful places you’ve never been before, and just enjoying your well deserved break. But then imagine if your period comes on the first day of…
