PCOS is associated with significant health risks, including infertility, increased risk of diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. It can also impact the psychological well-being of women, particularly those dealing with hirsutism (excessive hair growth) and menstrual irregularities, which may lead to depression or anxiety.
A healthy menstrual cycle involves more than just timing; it's about understanding how hormonal shifts impact our bodies. From mood swings to energy dips and hunger pangs, these fluctuations can disrupt daily life. However, with a planned diet, these symptoms can be managed effectively.
On average, the menstrual cycle lasts about a week. In a lifetime, a woman menstruates for about seven years. People would assume we should get used to our regular monthly visitors by the first few years. No matter how uncomfortable these customary visits are, we must remember to properly care for our menstrual hygiene.
Menstrual cramp patches, known as period pain relief patches are your new best friend during our dreaded week. When our least favourite uninvited guest Aunt Flo pays her visit, we can be prepared to deal with her unnecessary tantrums.
PMDD is a clinical disorder, yet, it remains shrouded in misunderstanding and misdiagnosis. To accurately understand and manage PMDD, we talked to renowned psychiatrist Professor Dr Anwara Syed Haq MBBS, FCPS, MRCPsych (London), who offered her valuable insights into the causes, symptoms, and effective coping strategies.
Separate restrooms for women are still not the norm in many workplaces in Bangladesh
Just like visiting your doctor for a routine checkup, visiting your gynaecologist once in a while is just being safe.
In rural Bangladesh, menstrual hygiene management is still a highly tabooed matter
Social enterprise Shaathi Bangladesh Limited organised a workshop for making reusable pads on 28 May, 2023, on the occasion of Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023. The workshop was held at the Edward M Kennedy (EMK) Centre in Dhanmondi, Dhaka.
People who never get prior education always end up panicking.
Safer, more hygienic, sustainable, and reusable.
Women have to face lots of problems growing up. Men can help.
