by PERLA Health | Nov 10, 2020 | Education, Long Term Complications, Mental Health
Sleep apnea is a recent addition to the range of health risks associated with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). There is some evidence that women with PCOS are at increased risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea compared to women without the syndrome. Keep reading...
by PERLA Health | Nov 10, 2020 | Education, Long Term Complications, Weight Management
Many women with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) who want to get rid of the bothersome symptoms — such as hirsutism, scalp hair loss, weight gain, acne, and irregular periods— or are trying to conceive have heard that physical activity might benefit them. But what...
by PERLA Health | Nov 10, 2020 | Education, Mental Health, Uncategorized
Brain fog is a tricky term. Some call it scatterbrain, fuzzy-thinking, or being distracted and unfocused. Some people simply say their brains are not working properly. Mental health practitioners may refer to this as “mild cognitive impairment,” which doesn’t really...
by PERLA Health | Oct 20, 2020 | Education, Menstrual Problems
There is a huge variety of period tracking apps available on the app market, and many are quite handy for keeping tabs on your menstrual cycle and monthly symptoms. Some are designed to help you get pregnant or avoid getting pregnant. Others have an added health...
by PERLA Health | Oct 20, 2020 | Education, Menstrual Problems
The period or menstruation is a normal biological process that occurs about once a month, in which blood and tissue are shed and expelled from the uterus through the vagina, as a natural part of a woman’s menstrual cycle. While it is an experience shared by almost all...