I’ve always been someone who paid attention to my posture, did my stretches, and tried to stay active. So when I started waking up with a sore lower back — and I mean the kind of stiffness that makes you pause before getting out of bed — I was puzzled. There hadn’t been an injury….
I remember the first time I heard about bacterial vaginosis (BV) — honestly, I thought it was just another term for a yeast infection. It wasn’t until I started noticing a strange odor and some grayish discharge (without any itching or pain) that I realized something was off. Like many women, I wanted to avoid…
If you’re like me, you’ve probably had moments when something just felt “off” down there—maybe a little extra discharge, a bit of irritation, but oddly… no odor. And let’s be real, when we hear “bacterial vaginosis” (BV), we usually expect a strong, fishy smell as the biggest red flag. But here’s what many don’t realize—BV…
Ever noticed how your body seems to have its own secret language around your period? I sure have. I remember thinking something was off—my usual signs weren’t quite adding up. A subtle shift in discharge, a different kind of odor, even a little irritation that seemed to sync perfectly with my cycle. That’s when I…
After battling Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) more times than I care to admit, I learned that fixing the infection is just the beginning — the real challenge? Keeping things in balance *down there* once it’s gone. If you’re wondering how to naturally balance vaginal pH after BV, you’re not alone. I’ve been through the cycle of…
It started with a flicker of pain behind my left eye, something I brushed off as just another one of those hormonal shifts. But before I knew it, I was curled up in a dark room, the throb becoming unbearable. Welcome to the world of migraines during menopause—a realm many women don’t see coming until…
About a year ago, I started noticing this strange pattern—right around my cycle, a heavy fog would roll into my head, like thunderclouds waiting to burst. At first, I chalked it up to stress, maybe hormones, maybe too much coffee. But when it kept happening like clockwork, I knew something was up. Turns out, I…
It started in my early twenties—sharp, pounding headaches that seemed to sync perfectly with the tiny pink pill I took every morning. At first, I thought it was stress, maybe dehydration or lack of sleep. But the more consistent the pill routine got, the more frequent the migraines became. If you’ve ever experienced migraines while…
Ever notice how your migraines seem to have a calendar of their own? You’re not imagining things. For years, I used to think it was just bad luck—why did the worst migraines always hit right before my period? Turns out, there’s a deep connection between hormonal shifts and those head-pounding days. Let’s dig into how…