Let me tell you, when I first suspected I was pregnant, I was obsessively Googling every symptom—bloated belly, nausea, mood swings. But one thing that really threw me off? That unmistakable, fishy odor down there. I thought, “Wait, is this a weird pregnancy thing… or something else?” Turns out, what I was experiencing wasn’t just…
Let me tell you, when I first suspected I was pregnant, I was obsessively Googling every symptom—bloated belly, nausea, mood swings. But one thing that really threw me off? That unmistakable, fishy odor down there. I thought, “Wait, is this a weird pregnancy thing… or something else?” Turns out, what I was experiencing wasn’t just…
If you’ve ever felt that familiar, stubborn ache in your lower back right around the time your period hits, you’re definitely not alone. I used to think I was just imagining things — like how could my back know my cycle was coming? But after years of tracking symptoms, talking to doctors, and diving deep…
I’ll never forget the first time I saw those strange little specs and threads drifting across my vision. I was in my early 30s, and oddly enough, it happened during my menstrual cycle. At first, I brushed it off—maybe I didn’t get enough sleep, or I had just stared at my phone too long. But…
It started during my second trimester — just as I was settling into that “glow” phase, tiny squiggly lines appeared in my vision. At first, I thought it was lack of sleep or screen fatigue, but they didn’t go away. These ghostly specks, called eye floaters, became my unexpected pregnancy companion. If you’re seeing random…
I remember the first time I noticed them—those strange, drifting specs in my vision that seemed to dance when I moved my eyes. I blinked, rubbed, squinted. They didn’t go away. I thought I needed more sleep or less screen time. But nope. Turns out, I was joining the millions of people experiencing something called…
Let’s be real — hot flashes are already annoying enough without your blood pressure deciding to join the rollercoaster. But yes, blood pressure changes during hot flashes are absolutely a thing, and as someone who’s worked in internal medicine focusing on hypertension management for years, I’ve seen just how confusing (and honestly, frustrating) it can…
As a hypertension expert, I’ve spent years working with patients to manage and control high blood pressure. One area that always seems to generate curiosity and questions is how blood pressure changes during the menstrual cycle. Many women report fluctuating blood pressure, and it’s something I see regularly in my practice. If you’ve ever noticed…
Ever wondered how menopause might impact your rheumatoid arthritis symptoms? You’re not alone. It’s a tough combo, but understanding how they intersect can help you manage both more effectively! Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and menopause are both tough experiences for many women, each one bringing its own set of challenges. But when you experience both at…