ymptoms of Hormone Imbalance Hormonal imbalances occur if there are too much (or little) hormones in your bloodstream. Since they are a crucial part of your body, even the smallest changes and imbalances can cause discomfort and symptoms. Read on to learn more about hormonal imbalance, from its causes and symptoms, down to what you…
Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse where the victim starts to question their own reality. It can be often difficult to pick up because it tends to happen gradually. What starts out as small seemingly minor offenses can then become a pattern of gaslighting where the abuser wants to have control over the other…
About 10% of moms who have just given birth experience postpartum depression. Unfortunately, not many moms even know they are depressed, thinking that this is the way all new moms feel. But while being tired with a newborn is normal, feeling sad and hopeless all the time isn’t. That’s why it’s important to learn about…
The days and months after giving birth can be a psychologically challenging time as well as emotional time for persons who have just had a baby. You are adjusting to a new routine with your little one and are also undergoing large hormonal changes. Baby blues is a term that is often used to describe…
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects millions of women worldwide. It is characterized by an excess of androgens, or male hormones, which can lead to a range of symptoms, including acne, weight gain, and irregular periods. One of the lesser-known PCOS symptoms is pelvic pain, which can be caused by a…
Is Gaslighting Abusive? Yes. Gaslighting is a type of psychological abuse where the offending partner tries to convince their significant other that their thoughts and beliefs are wrong or mistaken. They want the person to feel as if they are being unreasonable and want to label their partner as being ‘crazy’ for having the feelings…
One of the earliest signs of menopause is irregular bleeding patterns in relation to your menstrual cycle. This means if you usually have a 28 or 31 day menstrual cycle and this pattern becomes irregular or you begin to skip periods, it could be a sign that you are starting to have changes related to…
Authors: Vaishnavi Purusothaman, MD Maddie Cheong Medically Reviewed by Dr. Vaishnavi Purusothaman, Ob-Gyn What is endometriosis and how common is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a disorder where the tissue that is similar to the tissue lining the uterus, known as the endometrium, is found in places outside the uterus. Some common places that endometriosis implants can…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, abbreviated as PCOS, is the most common hormonal disorder in females of reproductive age (1). Fortunately, PCOS is very treatable! Females are at higher risk for PCOS if they have family members with PCOS or are obese (2). PCOS Syndrome When talking about treating PCOS, you must treat all the different PCOS…
Varicose veins appear when parts of your veins become dilated, enlarged, twisty, and/or overfilled with pooling blood. Because of this, you may feel pain, pressure, or discomfort in affected areas. Vulvar varicosities are varicose veins developed in the vulva, which is the external genital area in women. Many women would experience vulvar varicosities while pregnant, due…