Q 1. What is Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)? A. PMS is the name given to the physical and emotional symptoms affecting your daily life in the 2 weeks before you have your period. These symptoms usually get better once your period starts and often disappear by the end of your period. Q 2. What are the […]
Q 1. What are ovaries? A. Ovaries are a woman’s reproductive organs that make female hormones and release an egg from a follicle (a small fluid-filled sac) each month. The follicle is usually about 2–3 cm when measured across (diameter) but sometimes can be larger. Q 2. What is an ovarian cyst? A. An ovarian […]
Q 1. What is menopause? A. Menopause is when you stop having periods, which usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55. For a small number of women, menopause occurs earlier. If it happens before you are 40 it’s called premature menopause (or premature ovarian insufficiency). Menopause happens when your ovaries stop producing a […]