Cervical mucus and Ovulation – You can now note down the changes in chiBu. Cervical mucus or cervical fluid is secreted by glands in the cervix. During a menstrual cycle, hormones change the quantity and the quality of this mucus. The cervical mucus plays a very important function of Protecting the uterus by not allowing things to enter […]
If you have had unprotected sex, and afterward start observing some menstrual changes in your cycle, then get yourself tested for HIV Test straightaway. Why may you ask? Well, read this: When the HIV virus starts proliferating in the body, its first target is the immune system. The immunity is compromised, and this, in turn, affects the hormonal levels. In women, even a slight change in estrogen and […]
We all know that menstruation is considered taboo. When girls get their periods they think why now or have yuck feeling towards it. Actually speaking the word “taboo” is originated from a Polynesian word tapua which means menstrual blood! But these menses are very important for women’s health. According to the American college of gynecology […]
STDs, or sexually transmitted diseases, are very common ailments. With timely detection, most of these can be easily treated or managed. Following are some common STDs. HIV / AIDS: There is currently no cure for HIV. Treatments can stop the progression of the condition and allow most people living with HIV the opportunity to live a […]
Are you at risk? Do find out… Breast cancer is on the rise all over the world. A few minutes in a month is all you need to check that all is well. So, on this World Cancer day, why don’t we make a new beginning. Let’s resolve to spend a few minutes to keep […]
I am a young lady, an HIV positive young lady. I am unfazed by my infection and live life to the fullest. Perhaps, I lead a more fulfilling life than “normal people”. I understand life and appreciate life much better than anyone else. I am all of 24 years old. I was diagnosed with HIV […]
Anaemia is defined as a condition wherein the number of healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin is below the specified normal levels. Red blood cells perform the essential function of providing oxygen to the various tissues of the body. Thus, a decreased number of RBCs or their component hemoglobin affects the oxygen supply to the […]
Though a lot has been said and written about HIV/AIDS, what many people are not aware of is the fact that the other two STDs- Hepatitis B and C are equally deadly, if not more. In addition to making one prone to HIV infection, hepatitis itself is a rapidly progressing and fatal disease. Chronic hepatitis […]
Sexual abstinence or non–indulgence into sex voluntarily is the latest trend amongst young adults these days. As much as youngsters are believed to be inclined towards sexual activities, studies indicate the number of adolescents adopting abstinence have been increasing drastically. Sexual abstinence ranges from non-participation in vaginal intercourse to complete avoidance of all sorts of […]
Life’s a rat race these days. Everyone is running against time to compete and excel in all spheres of life. And in order to reach the top, compromises with health are bound to happen. Less time to eat, less time to sleep provides for more time to work. More so with the popular social networking […]