PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) typically causes a rise in insulin in the blood. Insulin helps control blood glucose levels
A Doctor’s Experience of Bleeding in Her PPE During COVID Duty
Dr. Kamna Kakkar, an Anaesthesiologist recently shot to limelight when she shared her experience of bleeding in her PPE suit on her first day of period while attending to Covid affected patients. Taking to twitter, the doctor went on to say how her first Covid-19 ICU duty on 17 May in Rohtak will be unforgettable. … Read more A Doctor’s Experience of Bleeding in Her PPE During COVID Duty
Combating Facial Hair With PCOS
Androgens are hormones produced by the testes, ovaries, and adrenal glands and are responsible for encouraging masculine characteristics like growth of hair on face and body. Though it is produced in both male and female, males have much higher levels. In women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) there may be excess secretion of androgen which … Read more Combating Facial Hair With PCOS
Surviving the Pandemic: How Sex Workers are Coping
On a normal day, P. N. Shanthi would earn anywhere between Rs. 500 to 1000. Since the lock down in March, business for Shanthi has taken a hit just like it has for most of us. On most days she has managed with no food or money. The governments’ Rs. 1000 per month and rice … Read more Surviving the Pandemic: How Sex Workers are Coping
3 Essential Oils With Soothing Properties for Stress and Anxiety
Aromatherapy is one of the complementary therapies which use essential oils as the major therapeutic agents to treat
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder- A Depression Caused Hormonally in Women
So much is being spoken about depression these days and I am here to tell you my story. I was in the dumps with my chronic pain and can tell you I have experienced the worst. Aniti-depressants prescribed by my doctor were a game changer. I can say today that they changed my life forever. … Read more Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder- A Depression Caused Hormonally in Women
Know Your Transgender Terminology
It’s 2020 and it’s time for an all-inclusive community sans bias of race, gender, colour or sexual orientation. Yes we
DIY Face Masks with Easy Ingredients
A little self-care goes a long way. It’s important to take care of physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
Precautions to Take Post Lockdown
As we are near the end of the lockdown, apprehensions remain if the lockdown period will be extended or not. In any case, whenever the lockdown ends, there will be certain precautions and set of instructions for everyone to heed. Needless to say, the world has now been divided into the Pre-Corona and Post-Corona era, … Read more Precautions to Take Post Lockdown
Making Menstruation More Sustainable: Bleed With Dignity And Responsibility
Today, disposed sanitary pads and tampons have become a biohazard for the planet. This Menstrual Hygiene Day let’s raise awareness about the importance of sustainable menstrual practices and products. 28 May is Menstrual Hygiene Day which aims to break taboos and raise awareness about the importance of good menstrual hygiene management for women and adolescent … Read more Making Menstruation More Sustainable: Bleed With Dignity And Responsibility
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Switching to a Menstrual Cup? This Lady Will Tell You How to Ace It!
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Foods to Avoid and Choose in PCOS
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Did You Know That The World Could Have Been 3 Billion Fewer People? Here’s How!
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Meet Niketa And Poovayya, Teenagers Providing Sanitary Kits To Migrant Women Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
After the Centre enforced the nationwide lockdown on March 25, two Bangalore based teenagers were firstly excited at the thought of board exams getting postponed. ...
Digital schooling a cause of tribulation for children and a load for mothers
“Digital schooling in the Internet age means teaching tomorrow skills today.” Digital schooling: where about! Integrating technology in digital education is a complex issue taking ...
Here’s why COVID-19 Crisis Could result in more Child Marriages & Female Genital Mutilation
UNFPA claimed that an additional 13 million girls could be married off and two million more could undergo FGM in the next decade, beyond what ...
