1.Leucorrhoea Treatment

Leucorrhoea is a thick, yellowish or white vaginal discharge. Most of the time, it is normal to experience vaginal discharge. It serves an important function in the female reproductive system and helps maintain a healthy and clean vagina. Vaginal discharge can vary, depending on the time of the menstrual cycle, breastfeeding or when sexually aroused. However, the amount of discharge, colour or odour may vary due to vaginal infections. This condition can be quite embarrassing and can also be characterised by foul smell. Leucorrhoea can often be an indicator to various gynaecological conditions and hence requires immediate evaluation and treatment.

2.Menopause

Menopause, by definition, is the final menstrual period. It is a universal and irreversible part of the overall aging process, as it involves a woman’s reproductive system. The time before menopause is called the menopausal transition, or perimenopause. This period is also termed as climacteric. The menopausal transition or perimenopause typically starts a year before menopause. As a woman goes through the transition to menopause, her ovaries are less likely to release eggs.

Typically, menopause occurs between ages 45 and 55. Menopause is diagnosed after 12 months of stoppage of menses (amenorrhea). Hormonal changes and clinical symptoms occur over a period of time till actual menopause and continue after menopause for variable durations. During perimenopause, women’s ovaries start to produce less of the hormones oestrogens and progesterone.

3.Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that commonly results from cysts in the ovaries. This leads to the ovaries failing to release eggs regularly giving rise to irregular periods.

While the exact cause of PCOS is not known, obesity, lack of physical activity and a family history might increase its risk multifold. If left untreated, PCOS can cause other chronic ailments like type 2 diabetes, heart diseases, and also lead to higher incidence of miscarriages, preterm deliveries and stillbirth.

4.Premenstrual Syndrome

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a combination of physical and emotional symptoms that occur one or two weeks before a woman's period. Different women experience different symptoms, and they get better once the bleeding begins. The most common symptoms include mood swings, depression, food cravings, tender breasts, bloating, feeling tired, irritability and fatigue. These are normal premenstrual symptoms. But when they disturb a woman’s daily life, they are called PMS. PMS can affect a woman’s body, mood and even change her behaviour significantly, a few days before her menstrual period. Some women develop PMS in their teens or 20s, some may get it in their 30s. The symptoms may be worse in the late 30s or 40s, when the woman is nearing menopause.

PMS is due to hormonal changes that take place during the menstrual cycle. The intensity and group of symptoms experienced by women are different from person to person. Sometimes, PMS is observed to be running in families. Deficiency of certain vitamins like vitamin B6, calcium or magnesium in food can increase a woman’s PMS. High stress levels coupled with the lack of physical activity can also increase PMS.