Apr 30, 2025
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How and Why to Track Your Menstrual Cycles
Tracking your menstrual cycle can give you valuable insight! Read this blog post to understand why it's so important and what you *actually* need to track.
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Tracking your menstrual cycle can give you valuable insight! Read this blog post to understand why it's so important and what you *actually* need to track.
Endometriosis is the most common cause of severely painful periods. It can also be very difficult to diagnose because of all the ways it can show up and delays in getting to the right specialists.
As someone with PCOS, you might've missed your periods many consecutive months in a row. If this happens, there's some steps to take so that you're decreasing your risk of a condition called endometrial hyperplasia.
To lube or not to lube: that is the question. There's a lot of stigma out in the world about using lube and what needing lube means. Truth is ...
There is a bit of a hormone roller coaster in the second half of your menstrual cycle with estrogen and progesterone going up and then down. Read on to learn more about what happens and what to expect.
Ever wonder about what's actually happening in your uterus during your period? Why you feel discomfort and pressure? This post has some answers for you!
The oral contraceptive pill is often prescribed to PCOS patients who are not looking to get pregnant (now or ever). The pill is prescribed for a few reasons which include: lower testosterone levels improved acne decreased risk of endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer i.e. uncontrolled growth of the uterine lining that can happen when periods
I answer questions about PCOS on a daily basis in my practice. PCOS patients make up the majority of my practice. As someone with PCOS, I'm constantly learning about PCOS (and unlearning some old info) and refining my knowledge as more and more research comes out. In this post, I've answered some of the most common questions I get about PCOS.
Let’s face it, having your period can be a real pain – literally! Cramps, abdominal and body pain, headaches, and even diarrhea can make regular monthly appearances, getting in the way of daily activities, including school and work attendance. These period symptoms have been normalized for so long that even when the pain is debilitating,
Exercise — we all need it for our health. However, when I talk to patients, it's not as abundant in their lives as they'd like it to be (and as much as I'd like it to be for them). It's also one of the first things to go when people are stressed even though it
Understanding the causes, symptoms, and management options for heavy menstrual bleeding, along with tips for effective communication with healthcare providers
We all carry some of the values, beliefs, and opinions that we’ve been exposed to throughout our lives. There was no narrative around periods and PMS when I was growing up in Karachi — zero education, zero discussion with my friends and family. This is a pretty common experience. As a result, many of us