'One hundred and thirteen million adolescent girls between the ages of 12-14 in India alone are at risk of dropping out of school because of the stigma surrounding menstrual health.'
'While I was bowling, he came up and placed his hand on my shoulder.' 'He had a habit of pulling girls close, pressing them to his chest, and talking near their ears.' 'We used to avoid him.'
While smoking increases the risk of a miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy, it also causes DNA damage in sperm, which can lead to miscarriage and birth defects, they say.
Police in Shahapur, Maharashtra, have registered a case against a school principal and teachers for allegedly forcing female students to strip to check for menstruation after bloodstains were found in a school toilet.
Dr Smita Naram, co-founder of Ayushakti, explains how simple remedies like a warm cup of ginger tea can help reduce bloating and flatulence during periods.
The Raja Parba or Raja festival celebrates the enduring spirit of womanhood.
"Menopause is not a one-day thing," says gynaecologist Dr Nidhi Jha, who is also a founder and director at Care&Cure Clinic, New Delhi. "It's a gradual process that begins years before your last period and it's deeply influenced by how you live your 20s."
From healthy periods to pregnancy, rediffGURU Dr Nandita Palshetkar offers essential advice about gynaecological health.
Here's how you can prepare yourself and your family to deal with menopause.
rediffGURU Dr Nandita Palshetkar, medical director, Bloom IVF, offers advice on how to take care of your menstrual health.
Police in Thane have arrested a school principal and staff member after allegations that girl students were forced to strip to check for menstruation. The incident sparked outrage among parents, leading to protests and a police investigation.
'For us, it's not always about chasing revenue. It's about sustaining happiness and energy, because that's what drives long-term growth.'
If you're not comfortable with the idea of period sex, there are other ways to be intimate with your partner, such as cuddling or kissing, suggests gynaecologist Dr Archana Dhawan Bajaj.
Like men, women also suffer from low libido, skin problems like dry skin, and digestive distress, warns Dr Manisha Tomar.
rediffGURU Nandita Palshetkar offers advice on how to take care of your menstrual health.
It is easier to insert the cup when you are relaxed and if you do it when you do not have your periods, the process will be better, suggests Srijana Bagaria, co-founder, Pee Safe.
Sexual intercourse or physical intimacy during menstruation could lead to greater bonding between couples as they navigate and normalise bodily process together, suggests rediffGURU Dr Nandita Palshetkar, medical director, Bloom IVF
The negative health effects from air pollution exposure are infertility, metabolic syndrome and polycystic ovary syndrome.
Inability to fall asleep at night, frequent bouts of insomnia or waking up in the middle of the night are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism, warns Dr Piyush Lodha.
As Italy debates a bill to grant women up to three days paid leave in a month during their menstrual cycle, we ask you what you think.
rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna, a pediatrician with over 25 years of experience, offers expert advice on how you can protect your child from common ailments and keep them healthy.
These asanas work on balancing the hormonal systems leading to better and regular menstrual cycles, says yogini Ira Trivedi.
The world is learning about a side effect of the COVID vaccine called Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, he said.
A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha took note of the plea of social activist Jaya Thakur, a Madhya Pradesh-based doctor, and issued notices to the central government and all the states and UTs.
The per forma for health check-ups had asked women officers to provide a detailed menstrual history and details of the last menstrual period.
The weight category sports at the Olympics are wrestling, boxing, taekwondo, judo and weightlifting. Most of these are combat sports and weight categories are designed to match athletes with competitors of similar size.
Seven out of eight women street vendors reported experiencing high blood pressure, while women in the middle age group raised concerns about delays in their menstrual cycles due to the extreme heat.
Most of the times breast cancer is non painful, says Dr Mandeep S Malhotra.
UNICEF India has teamed up with social media influencers to raise awareness about menstrual hygiene.
The cheerful arrival of Gippi is an indicator of healthy trend that Bollywood has given up with the formula films.
High levels of toxic chemicals are still found in Bhopal's drinking water, a new report published ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Bhopal gas tragedy, said.
rediffGURU Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan, head of wellness for senior citizens at Columbia Pacific Communities, tells you how you can stay healthy.
'The experience and dedication of our boxers make me confident in their abilities to excel at the Asian Games.'
'Whenever I prepare a joke for my performances I always have the family in mind: Would any member of the family feel offended by my joke?' 'If the answer is yes, I immediately drop it.'
'We know that Mira has to go well beyond the 200kg mark. 202kg will not cut it this time but somewhere around 205-206kg should do it. But we are prepared for the challenge.'
Intake of nutrient-rich foods is crucial.
To truly love your woman, you must know how her body functions.
Menstrual cramps? Go ahead and eat dark chocolate, says Dr Snehal Adsule.
The higher chance of depression in women is additionally related to changes in hormone levels that occur throughout a woman's life.
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