by PERLA Health | Feb 26, 2021 | Education, Menstrual Problems
Many would argue that the name Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is misleading. First, the “cysts” that may be present in the ovaries of women with PCOS are not actually ovarian cysts per se, but rather fluid-filled follicles. Second, it points to the polycystic ovaries as...
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...
by PERLA Health | Oct 20, 2020 | Education, Menstrual Problems
Heavy menstrual periods, also known as menorrhagia, can deplete your iron stores. Iron is an important component of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen to tissues. Further depletion of your iron stores can lead to...
by PERLA Health | Aug 24, 2020 | Education, Menstrual Problems
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is responsible for an estimated 70% of cases of female infertility due to anovulation or failure to ovulate.1 In addition to the classic symptoms of hirsutism, weight gain, acne, and menstrual irregularities, PCOS is linked to other...
by PERLA Health | Aug 12, 2020 | Education, Menstrual Problems
The prevalence of menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) varies, but studies showed that about 16% to 91% of women are affected, and 2% to 29% of them suffer from severe pain.1 It is so common that many women consider it to be a normal part of menstruation. However, it is also...
