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...
by PERLA Health | Oct 20, 2020 | Education, Long Term Complications
PCOS or polycystic ovary syndrome is often connected to other serious conditions, and one of them is endometrial cancer. Learn why PCOS increases your risk for this type of cancer and what you can do about it. The Role of PCOS in Endometrial Cancer Endometrial...
by PERLA Health | Oct 20, 2020 | Education, Long Term Complications
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder in women aged 15-49 years. Contrary to what many people think, PCOS affects more than fertility: Women with PCOS are at a higher risk for certain serious conditions than women without PCOS. It is...
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...
