Best Treatment for Breast Tenderness Breast tenderness is something that most women will experience at some point in their lives. I myself have had my fair share of breast tenderness. It is one of the most common symptoms of PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome) affecting approximately 50% of women between the ages 20 and 50. Usually, breast […]
The Invisible Illness: Lets Talk Endometriosis
The Invisible Illness: Lets Talk Endometriosis Endometriosis is a very common health problem in women! Approximately 176 million women around the world are affected by endometriosis! Let’s put that in perspective a bit. If you know 10 women, then you know endometriosis! That’s right, its estimated that 1 in 10 women of reproductive […]
7 Different Vaginal Odours and What They Mean
7 Different Vaginal Odours and What They Mean I am not sure what there seems to be more of, products to cover up your vaginal odour or blogs about how your vagina “should” smell. Google anything about vaginal odour and you will be flooded with information. But some of the terminology and descriptions can […]
What is Perimenopausal Rage and What Can You Do About It?
What is Perimenopausal Rage and What Can You Do About It? Peri-menopause is a term that refers to the hormonal transition into menopause. This often happens between the ages 35 and 55, when a woman starts to ovulate less and less frequently causing a variety of changes in hormonal signalling. These signal changes often lead […]
Burnout: Myth or frightening reality?
Burnout: Myth or frightening reality? You’ve heard it before. “I’m really need a vacation, I’m so burnt out” “You better slow down or you’re going to burn yourself out” But what is burnout? And why is it affecting more women than men? Burnout is not just a fun, made-up term we give to […]
4 Ways to Better Recover From a C-Section
4 Ways to better recover from a C-Section A cesarean delivery is a surgery where a lateral incision is made down through the abdominal wall to deliver a baby. The surgeon will make another lateral incision low on the uterus and retract into the uterus to rupture the amniotic sac and remove the […]