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Heavy Periods: When normal isn’t actually normal

by rootMenstrual Health 23 February 202623 February 2026Comments are Disabled

Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is defined as excessive blood loss during menstruation that negatively impacts a woman’s physical, emotional, social, or quality-of-life parameters. HMB may include: passing large clots, needing to change sanitary protection every hour or two, or flooding through to clothing or bedding1. Because much of what counts as “heavy” remains subjective, many women …

Is ovarian cancer the “silent killer”?

by rootcancer 8 February 20268 February 2026No Comments

Throughout the years, ovarian cancer has been referred to as the “silent killer” for women as early stages symptoms are subtle, non-specific, and often resemble those of other common conditions, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), digestive issues or urinary tract infections (UTIs). As discussed in one of our previous articles, ignoring these symptoms leads …

The Penalty of Ignoring Periods on the Playing Field

by rootwellness & lifestyle 25 January 202625 January 2026Comments are Disabled

An honest look at women’s health and sports science, and what needs to be done to level the pitch.With the contribution of Hebe Ide and Douce de Boisgelin The problem Until women are represented in sports science, the data is only 50% correct. In 2020, only 6% of sports science studies focused on women1. This …

Living Longer, Living Stronger: Weightlifting’s Benefits on Women’s Health

by rootwellness & lifestyle 11 January 20269 January 2026Comments are Disabled

Disclaimer: We strongly advise consulting your physician to better understand any personal needs and limitations and to ensure your training is safe and effective for your individual health history before making significant lifestyle changes. Weightlifting has long been misrepresented as overly intense, unsafe, or unsuitable for women, with persistent misperceptions suggesting that it makes women …

Urinary tract infections: More than just a mere inconvenience

by rootgyn health 4 January 20269 January 2026Comments are Disabled

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections in women. More than 50% of women will experience at least one UTI in their lifetime, and approximately 27% have a symptomatic recurrence within six months of their initial episode1,2. While many may assume that UTIs are “simple” or easily treated, the reality is …

How Immune and Hormonal Dysfunction redefine the categorisation of Endometriosis

by rootgyn health, Uncategorised 14 December 2025Comments are Disabled

Reframing Endometriosis part 2 Endometriosis is a chronic gynaecological condition characterised by symptoms such as dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), non-menstrual pelvic pain, and infertility1,2,3. According to the World Health Organization, endometriosis affects approximately 1 in 10 women during their reproductive years, representing around 10% of women globally4. In the previous article, we explored the genetic link …

Is Endometriosis truly just a gynaecological disorder?

by rootgyn health 7 December 202514 December 2025Comments are Disabled

Reframing endometriosis part 1 Endometriosis is a chronic gynaecological condition characterised by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus1. Symptoms of endometriosis often include dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), non-menstrual pelvic pain, and infertility1,2,3. Endometriosis affects 176 million women worldwide taking on average 8 years and 10 months from first doctor visit to diagnosis4. Currently, the …

The HRT Scandal: How Misinterpreted Science Deprived Millions of Women of Essential Healthcare

by rootexpose 14 November 202514 November 2025Comments are Disabled

The year 2002 marked a catastrophic turning point in women’s healthcare that continues to leave its mark to this day. A single study in menopausal women, misinterpreted and sensationalised, led to one of the most damaging medical scandals of our time, depriving an estimated 20 million women of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and creating decades …

Rethinking the “C” in PCOS

by rootHormonal& Metabolic disorders 8 November 20258 November 2025Comments are Disabled

In the past few years, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has become a widely discussed topic, especially on social media. However, outside the medical and scientific community, do people really know what it is? The short answer: not quite. PCOS is the most common endocrine-metabolic disorder affecting women across most of their lifespan1. The endocrine system …

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Awareness isn’t enough: mobilising change in gynaecological cancer prevention

by rootUncategorised 5 November 202514 November 2025Comments are Disabled

The word “cancer” carries a heavy emotional burden, often silencing the conversations that matter most. Yet avoiding dialogue around these diseases can lead to delayed diagnoses and missed chances for timely intervention. In the realm of women’s reproductive health, gynaecological cancers remain particularly under-discussed. Gynaecological cancers include all cancer types that begin in the female …