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October 07, 2026
Bleeding after menopause? Why even a few drops of blood should never be ignored
From a gynaecologist’s perspective, every episode deserves evaluation, even when the bleeding is light, occurs only once, or appears after intercourse
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September 16, 2026
The PMOS-sleep connection: From insulin resistance to anxiety, here’s how it may disrupt your metabolic cycle
Women with PMOS are more likely to have sleep problems, including obstructive sleep apnoea, so sleep is an important part of care
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September 08, 2026
Can you be diagnosed with PMOS without being overweight? What women need to know about lean PMOS
Lean PMOS affects about 20 to 30 per cent of all patients and is more common in women who have a normal or low body mass index (BMI) under 25
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August 19, 2026
Irregular periods aren’t always normal: Here's why your menstrual cycle may be changing
Menstrual irregularities are more common among young women than ever before and should receive greater attention as a general health issue
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August 07, 2026
Why every woman should get a health check-up before 40
The irony is that women are usually the ones making medical appointments for everyone else in the family. When it comes to their own health, the answer is often, "I'll go once things settle down."
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July 23, 2026
The hidden link between thyroid imbalance, fertility and miscarriages among women
Abnormal thyroid levels can also decrease something called SHBG or sex hormone-binding globulin, which is responsible for binding the estrogen and progesterone hormones
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June 25, 2026
Do antidepressants during pregnancy increase autism risk?
The researchers analysed data from 37 studies comparing 6,48,626 pregnancies in which antidepressants were used with nearly 25 million pregnancies without antidepressant use
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June 08, 2026
India's fertility decline continues: Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat remain below replacement level
While some northern states continue to record relatively higher fertility rates, large parts of southern and western India have already entered a phase of sustained low fertility
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June 07, 2026
Urine leakage, prolapse, painful sex: The health issue no one talks about
Pelvic floor dysfunction affects millions of women and can lead to urinary leakage, pelvic organ prolapse, bowel control issues, and painful intercourse