Browsing: Women’s Health

A legal dispute over the abortion drug mifepristone has captured public attention. The U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has put a lower court order imposing significant restrictions on the distribution of the medication on hold as the high court considers a request by the Biden administration to block the restrictions. Here is what you need to know about medical abortion and mifepristone.

Vulvodynia is a chronic pain condition that affects the vulva, which is the external female genitalia. It is a poorly understood condition that is often misdiagnosed or dismissed, leaving many women struggling with pain and discomfort for years. 

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) that affects approximately 3-8% of women of reproductive age. The condition is characterised by emotional and physical symptoms that occur during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, and can significantly impact a woman’s quality of life.

Selective abortion, or sex-selective abortion, is the practice of aborting a fetus on the basis of its sex. In Bangladesh, the use of ultrasonography to determine the sex of a fetus has led to the selective abortion of female fetuses due to the country’s patriarchal traditions. This has resulted in a decline in the natural sex ratio (SR) and poses challenges to maternal and child health. Abortion is illegal in Bangladesh except in cases where it is required to save a woman’s life. However, nearly 1,194,000 abortions were performed in 2014 alone, many of them by untrained providers and/or in unsafe conditions.

Fasting during Ramadan presents challenges for mothers who are breastfeeding. Here’s how to balance fasting and breastfeeding during Ramadan.

Every year, more than 3 million girls are estimated to be at risk of being forced to have an FGM procedure.

This article explores the impact of endometriosis on Asian women, including common symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. It includes quotes from Asian doctors and researchers and statistics specific to the region.

Inositol, a naturally occurring substance in our body, has recently gained popularity as a potential weight loss supplement. 

This article on sexual health emphasizes the importance of communication and regular testing to maintain overall well-being.

For International Women’s Day 2023, we share six essential health tests that women should consider taking in their 20s and 30s.