Interesting facts: -There is a movement to change the name of PCOS from polycystic ovary syndrome as many women with the syndrome do not have poly...

  Sadly, PCOS comes with a few not-so-pleasant symptoms and hair loss is one of them. If you're worried about the clump of hair in your drain, we ...

Apart from ravenous cravings, zits, and constant cramps, the one thing that we unanimously wish we could skip every month is bloating. Yup, the unexplained rise in inches that make you hate the concept of buttons is not just disheartening but painful as well. 

    What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common in women during their reproductive age. Women with PCOS are prone...

When I was younger, I thought I was invincible. I'd skip every anti-aging ad I'd ever see and scoff at the "preventive measures" I was always asked to take. I mean, I believed I'd be "young forever", but my body had other plans. My metabolism changed, and so did my body. While I'm grateful for the pesky teen acne finally finding its way out of my face, having to worry about joint health, and gut health has taken over. 

Waking up every morning and seeing your weighing scale tip to the right even after you eat healthily, put in the work, and lead a healthy life is dejecting, to say the least. 

Have you ever sat at work and googled "Can period cramps kill you"? Yup, we get it. As sad as it is, we're still a long way from period leaves being the norm rather than a rarity that needs to be greatly accoladed.

What does living with PCOS feel like? We had a candid chat with Suchita A Mukerji, Founder of The Basics, to understand how it has shaped her daily life and her methods to curb her symptoms.

Have you ever had a huge question mark looming over your head when one of your friends told you about how their period only lasted 2 days with heavy flow, while you, on the other hand, went through the whole 8-day shebang?

We agree, your period isn't the prettiest, and the pain can be compared to a visit from Satan himself. So giving it funny names is a great way to describe your situation and add humour to a rather unpleasant experience. But the problem arises when these names are deliberately used to avoid the words "period" or "menstruation". 

You know your period is around the corner, and suddenly your life seems like the most gruesome horror movie. We understand. Most of us have probably gone through countless painful period days with a smile plastered on our faces, just suffering and waiting for the agony to end.

It can seem daunting, for you and them. Puberty is difficult enough, they're feeling a surge of emotions, their bodies are changing, they're discovering the inner workings of the no-man's land called middle school. It can all be very overwhelming. Add getting their first period into this mix and that's where things can really seem like a horror movie. 

As much as we dread Aunt Flo’s monthly visits, she comes in good faith. 

While your period may make you crave ungodly amounts of food and give you zits right before that important zoom meeting, your period may be more beneficial for you than you could ever imagine.

When you find out that you're paying significantly more than the men in your house, for something as insignificant as a razor, the patriarchy really hits you in the face.

Women go through period pain or discomfort every month, and while the pain levels may differ, it still is no stroll in the park. We may not want every person out there giving us a standing ovation for genuinely accepting pain as a part of our lives, but a little sensitivity sure could save us from murder charges.

Premenstrual symptoms certainly bring a bunch of difficulties. Nonetheless, you do not have to let these issues rule your life. Premenstrual syndrome can be reduced or managed with the help of simple lifestyle changes.

Experiencing pain during periods is quite normal, but sometimes the pain feels so much that you might wonder, is it normal or should I visit a doctor?

The week before your period doesn’t make sense until you realize it’s the week before your period. Believe us you’re not alone... In fact, 3 out o...

From celebrating Diwali to attending New Year's parties, we understand that it's hard to avoid drinking during the celebration. But knowing about its effects will help you make responsible choices.

The month of September is recognised as "World PCOS Awareness Month". It is dedicated to raise awareness and help improve the lives of those affected by PCOS through overcoming symptoms and changing the lifestyle that leads to PCOS.

Seed cycling is a natural way to stabilize female hormones like estrogen and progesterone.
It has been proven to help with hormonal issues such as irregular periods, excessive menstrual bleeding, PCOS etc.

Waking up with low energy one day, but feeling like you can take on the world on another? Well, it's not just you and no, you're not just being "moody".

Your menstrual cycle is more than just about the 7 days of your period! Everyday your body has changes happening from within, which can affect your mood, energy levels, and appearance too.

Bloating is a common PMS symptom many women face before their period which can make it painful and difficult to deal with. To help ease the pain and discomfort, here are some tips that has proven to help tremendously when it comes to bloating!

You may be tempted to try various probiotics and diets for your bloating; however, this article helps you identify your root cause of PCOS bloating.

Wondering how to go gluten free in a wheat-loving nation? Look no further! This list has you covered.

Most people are unaware that their eating habits are harmful. They eat what they like and consider any advice to change their eating pattern as sheer

When thousands of people die in the US due to terrorist attack, it is rightly considered to be a tragedy with global implications. But when thousands of deaths occur each day due to unnecessary disease, 

There is no doubt that healthy eating habits lead to healthy lifestyles with increased immunity to fight various illness and infections. However, there still would be some diseases and infections,