Priya Kumar

Image Credit: Freepik In the recent decade the onset of puberty in girls is occurring at an earlier age. The timing of of puberty is dependent on genetic and epigenetic factors. The early onset of puberty in girls has raised concerns about what the causes might be and what are the potential risks associated with it. Hormones and Puberty The trigger for the onset of puberty lies in the part of the brain called the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is a gland that releases hormones leading to...

Image Credit:Freepik What is Perimenopause? Perimenopause also referred to as menopausal transition is a phase in a woman's life marked by changes in the functioning of the ovaries. During this transition, your ovaries produce less hormones. As a result, your menstrual cycle becomes irregular and unpredictable. Perimenopause is a normal progression towards end of reproductive years for a woman. What hormonal changes occur during perimenopause? During your menstrual cycle, a balance between...

Image Credit: Freepik What is Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)? NIPT is a technique that relies on the analysis of cell-free fetal DNA (cff DNA) extracted from the blood of a pregnant mother. NIPT results offer valuable information about the genetic makeup of the unborn child. This technique has revolutionized the field of maternal and fetal medicine eliminating the risk of miscarriage associated with invasive procedures such as amniocentesis, chronic villus sampling, and umbilical cord...