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Placenta: The Life Supporting Organ
“A parasite upon the mother” is how the book “Life’s Vital Link,” by Y. W. Loke, a reproductive immunologist, describes the placenta. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development refers to the placenta as “the least understood human organ and arguably one of the more important, not only for the health of a woman and her fetus during pregnancy…
PCOS And Alcohol: Do They Mix?
If you have been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), then you may have been advised to stick to a diet plan and preferably stay away from alcohol. If you have a regular habit of drinking, then it is quite necessary to progressively limit your alcohol consumption. But there are ways to manage your habit without completely derailing your weight…
How Accessible Is Menstrual Hygiene In India?
What is menstrual hygiene? While the concept of menstrual hygiene relates to proper care and accessibility to menstrual products, including the feasibility to use toilets, it is not limited to this arena only. Menstrual hygiene is about ensuring an environment that values and supports menstruation with dignity and not viewing it through the lens of taboos. This is a component…
Are You Taking Enough Protein?
Are you conscious about your protein intake and wondering how much protein is enough for your body? Or you belong to the category of not knowing about how essential protein is for your health. If you are planning a well-balanced diet, then don’t miss out on your protein requirements. It is a well-debated question of how much protein is needed…
Why Is My Period Blood Black?
Menstruation usually begins between the ages of 9 and 16. It refers to the flow of blood with tissues from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina, commonly called ‘‘periods’’. It occurs due to the breakdown of the inner lining of the endometrium of the uterus and the cycle repeats every month. Black period blood is sometimes a…