Pregnancy-induced hypertension Treatment Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) is a condition that occurs during pregnancy and the first few weeks after birth. It is not a disease, but an abnormal physiological state resulting from the increase in blood pressure and heart rate due to hormonal changes after fertilization. It is characterized by the development of severe headaches, fatigue, high blood pressure, fainting spells, […]

There are more than 200 million women of reproductive age worldwide. They are estimated to have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with around 1 in 20 being affected, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). PCOS, which can also be referred to as polycystic ovarian syndrome, is the most common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age and usually develops between the ages […]