Hormones are the chemical messengers of the body. They are produced in the endocrine glands and sent in the bloodstream to various tissue and organs in the body. They control how cells and organs do their work. The major endocrine…
As a woman’s body develops, it goes through many stages and changes such as puberty, pregnancy, childbearing years and menopause. Each stage can come with its health issues. Getting regular medical check-ups is important for a woman’s overall well-being and…
Pregnancy is a period that demands proactive and extra care because it is a phase that involves two lives. It is a process that changes a woman’s body. These changes are not only physical, but most of them are functional…
The quality of your life can be determined by whatever health issues you are experiencing. As Healthtracka, one of our areas of focus is preventative health testing. Why? Well, because the only way to know for sure is to get…
For an average of 40 weeks, a woman’s body goes through a series of changes as her unborn child develops in her womb. Prenatal care is important for both mother and child during pregnancy. Lifestyle, diet and tests as well…
Hormones are chemicals that control many bodily functions. They are involved in synthesis, storage, and utilization of biomolecules that keep our bodies running. From instructing the body on how to react in the face of danger to lowering blood pressure…
Cervical cancer is a common cancer among women in Nigeria, second only to breast cancer. West Africa recorded 31,955 new cervical cancer cases in 2018, and Nigeria accounted for almost half of it with 14,943 cases. An exact 10,403 deaths…
PCOS, meaning polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a hormonal condition that affects women of childbearing age. Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the main causes of infertility in women of childbearing age. PCOS is diagnosed in one in six infertile Nigerian…
Mood swings are issues that we may all have had to experience at some point in our lives. It can be quite exhausting having to deal with unexplained emotional highs or lows, especially if you are having mood swings on…
Hormone imbalance is an issue many women struggle with without adequate information, which often leads to many other challenges if proper care is not taken. In this article, we will be exploring all you need to know about hormone imbalance…
