As women embark on the transformative phases of perimenopause and menopause, understanding the intricacies of this journey is paramount. Perimenopause, usually starting in the late 30s to early 40s, signifies the transition leading up to menopause. The official declaration of menopause occurs after 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period, typically in the late 40s…
PCOS is a condition that 5 -10% of women of childbearing age in the Australia have, experiencing chronic symptoms including:- weight gain- hair loss- hair growing in unwanted places (chin, breasts, lower belly, etc.)- depression- irregular or absent periods- acne PCOS is also responsible for 70% of infertility issues in women who have difficulty ovulating,…
PARENTS!! Do you have girls suffering from period pain? If there is one statement that I would like to educate the masses to, it would be that PERIOD PAIN IS NOT NORMAL!! Girls and women are taught from early on, that symptoms related to their menstrual cycles are to be accepted and suffered through. NO!…
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month and I would like to highlight this condition that affects millions of women worldwide. One in ten women are diagnosed with endometriosis however a significant portion of women with endometriosis are asymptomatic and do not realise they have it or it has been dismissed by general practitioners or other health…