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At Kotdawala Hospital, we are committed to supporting women's health through expert care and education. Browse our health articles covering pregnancy, gynecological concerns, menstrual health, PCOS, and preventive wellness to make informed decisions for a healthier future.

Brown Discharge Before or After Periods: Should You Worry?

A calm, neutral graphic or a woman looking relaxed. Avoid any clinical or graphic imagery. Brown discharge is usually old blood that took longer to leave the body, which is why it turns brown. In most cases, it's harmless.

Period Late But Not Pregnant?

If your period is late and you're sexually active, a pregnancy test is the first step. If it's negative, there are several other common reasons. Common causes ● Stress, from work, exams, travel, or emotional events ● Sudden weight loss or gain, or very intense exercise ● PCOS/PMOS ● Thyroid disorders ● High prolactin ● Starting, stopping, or changing contraception ● Breastfeeding ● Perimenopause, or less commonly, early ovarian

Painful Periods: When Is Period Pain a Sign of a Concern?

A woman resting with a hot water bag, shown calmly. Avoid dramatic pain imagery. Mild to moderate cramps are common, and many women have them for a day or two around the start of their period. But pain that keeps you away from work, college, or daily life is not something you simply have to put up with.

Heavy Periods: What Is Normal and What Is Not?

Periods are usually heavy on the first two days and then ease. But "heavy" is often hard to judge, because every woman only knows her own experience. A few practical markers help.

Irregular Periods: Causes and When Should You See a Gynaecologist?

A normal cycle runs between 21 and 35 days, counted from the first day of one period to the first day of the next. It doesn't have to be exactly 28 days, and a variation of a few days from month to month is normal. Periods are called irregular when the gap keeps changing a lot, or when cycles are regularly shorter than 21 or longer than 35 days.

What Are the Warning Signs of Preeclampsia?

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication marked by high blood pressure, usually appearing after 20 weeks, along with signs that it's affecting other organs, most commonly the kidneys or liver. It's one of the more serious pregnancy conditions, but when caught early through routine checks, it's very manageable.