It’s wild how often I catch myself hunched over my phone or laptop, shoulders creeping up, chin tucked in, and eyes locked on the screen. A couple of years ago, I started getting these strange, throbbing headaches after long days of work. At first, I chalked them up to stress or bad sleep. But then…
I’ve been there — dealing with an unexpected migraine flare-up that seems to come out of nowhere, only to later realize it might be tied to something completely unrelated to the usual triggers. Recently, a friend of mine with type 2 diabetes mentioned that her migraine attacks started becoming more frequent after starting a new…
When I first heard that hormone changes could influence vaginal health, I didn’t think much of it. It wasn’t until a friend opened up about recurring bacterial vaginosis (BV) during perimenopause that I started digging deeper. One surprising factor that kept popping up in research? Low estrogen levels. While BV is commonly tied to changes…
When I first learned about bacterial vaginosis (BV) years ago, I never imagined how many unusual symptoms could be linked to it. One of the most surprising for many women is foamy vaginal discharge. It’s not a term you hear often in casual conversation, yet when it happens, it can be both alarming and confusing….
It’s one thing to brace yourself for period cramps, but it’s a whole other level when the first drop of bleeding comes with a pounding migraine. If you’ve ever had that unfortunate timing, you’re not alone. Many people who menstruate notice their migraine patterns tie closely to their cycle — and sometimes, the headaches seem…
When migraines decide to gatecrash your day, it’s bad enough. But when they line up perfectly with your menstrual cycle—and worse, throw in a sudden drop in cortisol—you get a very specific, often overlooked kind of headache: the menstrual cortisone drop migraine. I’ve had a few episodes that hit like clockwork the day before my…
If you’ve ever found yourself dealing with bacterial vaginosis (BV) like clockwork after every period, you know how frustrating it can be. I’ve been there—feeling confident and healthy, only for that all-too-familiar discomfort and odor to show up just days after my cycle ends. It’s more than just annoying; it’s a sign that something about…
When my first child was born, I expected sleepless nights, feeding schedules, and that deep fog of early motherhood. What I didn’t expect was how dramatically my migraines would change. For years, I’d lived with a predictable migraine cycle—like clockwork, certain triggers would set it off. But after delivery, it was as if someone had…
When you notice unusual vaginal discharge almost every day, it can be unsettling. I remember a close friend calling me in a panic because she had been dealing with what she described as a “constant flow” for weeks. Her main worry was whether it could be bacterial vaginosis (BV) and if it was normal to…