PCOS test is based on the Rotterdam criteria for diagnosing PCOS.
Also known as endometrioma, chocolate cyst is one of several types of cysts on ovaries. A chocolate cyst is a sac or pouch growing on the ovary that contains fluids and sometimes semi-solid material too, in which case it may be referred to as a complex ovarian cyst. In simple words, a chocolate cyst is […]
According to the Arthritis Foundation, more than 3.7 million people in the United States suffer from this condition. It is more common in women. Research has shown a clear link between fibromyalgia and arthritis, especially rheumatoid arthritis. The incidence of fibromyalgia ranges from 15 to 17% in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. People with rheumatoid arthritis have […]
Ovarian cysts are a fairly common condition during ovulation. Let’s look at what are ovarian cysts, their causes, their symptoms, and natural remedies to deal with them. What Are Ovarian Cysts? A cyst is a general term used to describe a fluid-filled structure. Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form in or on a woman’s […]
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that leads to cysts in a woman’s ovaries. It happens when the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone are out of balance. Menopause is when a woman’s periods stop completely, after a gradual reduction in sex hormone levels. This reduction in hormones starts years before actual menopause. This […]
This young girl was only 13 when she came to me complaining of irregular periods. It was distressing for me to tell her that she may develop fertility problems in the future. The look on her mother’s face was uncomfortable when I told her that she was suffering from a dreaded hormonal condition: Polycystic Ovarian […]
Most people associate joint pain and swelling as common symptoms of arthritis. This is true for one kind of arthritis, called osteoarthritis. However, other forms of arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis and reactive arthritis may bring other surprising complications. Eye problems are an example. According to estimates, about 30 to 40% of people living with […]