Replacing these hormones with versions made in a lab (called hormone replacement therapy, or HRT) ease many symptoms women can suffer during menopause.
Hormonal imbalances occur when there is too much or too little of a hormone in the bloodstream. Hormones are essential to normal bodily function, and even small imbalances can have significant consequences.
Fundal height is a measure of the size of the uterus and can be used to assess fetal growth and development during pregnancy.
The word ‘menopause’ comes from the Greek words ‘menos’ meaning month and ‘pause’ meaning to cease. Menopause means the monthly period stops. Menopause is the final menstrual period.
The first trimester of pregnancy can be a little overwhelming. Your life changes with a couple of pink lines, and if it is your first pregnancy, you can be a little confused as to what to do next.
Pelvic organ prolapse is common, and some degree of prolapse is seen in 50% of parous women. Women with prolapse can experience a variety of pelvic floor symptoms.
