by Tania Schnuppe | Jun 6, 2019 | HEALTH ISSUES, REPRODUCTIVE
UnderstandingOvarian Cysts What are ovarian cysts? An ovarian cyst is a masses that grow in an ovary, that are either solid or fluid/liquid in components. A fluid-filled sac that grows on or within the ovary. There is a failure to ovulate and instead, the ovary fills...
by Tania Schnuppe | Jun 6, 2019 | HEALTH ISSUES, REPRODUCTIVE
Understanding Pelvic Inflammatory Disorder What Is pelvic inflammatory disorder? Pelvic Inflammatory Disorder (PID) is a disorder of the upper pelvic region that ranges from the cervix to the fallopian tubes and even the ovaries. What are the causes of pelvic...
by Tania Schnuppe | Jun 5, 2019 | HEALTH ISSUES, REPRODUCTIVE
Understanding Premenstrual Syndrome What is premenstrual syndromE (PMS)? Premenstrual Syndrome most commonly referred to as PMS, is a cyclic physiological, psychological and behavioural series of changes that occurs in the body before and during your menses, known as...
by Tania Schnuppe | Jun 5, 2019 | HEALTH ISSUES, REPRODUCTIVE
Understanding the Menstrual Cycle Normal Menstrual Cycle If you are a woman, whatever your age, it’s important to understand the menstrual cycle if you are approaching this phase, which is around age 13, all the way up to just leaving it, which is around age...
by Tania Schnuppe | May 30, 2019 | HEALTH ISSUES, REPRODUCTIVE
Understanding Fibroids What are Fibroids?Fibroids are benign tumours that embed in the myometrium of the uterus. They can vary in size and can reach up to 15cm plus in size. They are most common in the years that women are reproductive, so tend to be post-menopause....
by Tania Schnuppe | May 30, 2019 | HEALTH ISSUES, REPRODUCTIVE
Understanding Endometriosis What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis affects women and is a condition where the cells from the lining of the uterus (also known as the endometrium), appear and develop outside of the uterus or the uterine cavity. The lining is then shed...
