Let's take a look at how the menstrual cycle works and what happens in the female body from a physiological perspective.

An egg survives for 12-24 hours after release, but male sperm can survive in a woman's body for up to 5 days after unprotected sex, waiting for the moment when the egg is ready. ( 1 )

Although we don't generally see it that way, women's health and cycles aren't about menstruation. They're about ovulation. Why is ovulation important, what are its typical signs, and how can you track your cycle and period with simple steps?

You've probably heard that hormones play a role in the storage of body fat. But what specific hormones are involved, and how can you influence your weight and body fat without compromising your hormonal health? Hormones are your body's chemical messengers that help regulate everything from metabolism and appetite to fertility and your mood. When hormones are out of balance, they can wreak havoc on your entire system—including weight gain. Hormones and types of imbalances affecting body fat storage: Thyroid gland Insulin Estrogen Testosterone Cortisol Thyroid gland Let's start with the endocrine organ that most influences body fat storage and weight changes: the thyroid. This is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck that produces hormones that regulate body temperature,...

Menstrual aids are used by almost every woman throughout her reproductive years. You can already find many options on the market today, such as classic pads or tampons, cups or menstrual panties. However, not every woman is satisfied with relatively new alternative products and menstrual aids commonly available in drugstores have a number of disadvantages. And that is why we have come up with pads and tampons that can really suit all women , as they are made of pure organic cotton and do not contain unnecessary chemicals or plastics.

After the March reminder of endometriosis, let's take a moment to consider adenomyosis. April is the month when awareness is raised about another common female disease that is closely related to endometriosis, adenomyosis. What is adenomyosis? Adenomyosis is a condition in which the tissue lining the uterus grows into the muscle wall of the uterus. ( 1 ) It is often confused with endometriosis, and it is sometimes unclear how the two diseases differ, as both involve the uterine lining, known as the endometrium. So what is the difference between these two states? Adenomyosis Uterine cells nestle within the uterine wall , specifically in the smooth muscle that is located between the inner and outer layers of the uterus. Endometriosis...