Menstrual Disorders: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Types of Abnormal Bleeding
An overview of abnormal uterine bleeding. Provides information about eight different types of bleeding problems classified as abnormal uterine bleeding.
An overview of abnormal uterine bleeding. Provides information about eight different types of bleeding problems classified as abnormal uterine bleeding.
Symptoms of Vaginal Infections
A review of the signs and symptoms of vaginal infections. Covers vaginal discharges associated with vaginal infections, including normal vaginal discharge, as well as other symptoms of vaginal infections.
A review of the signs and symptoms of vaginal infections. Covers vaginal discharges associated with vaginal infections, including normal vaginal discharge, as well as other symptoms of vaginal infections.
Track Your Monthly Periods
Learn why you need to track your menstrual cycle. Includes how to make a menstrual cycle calendar and what to record about your periods and menstrual cycles.
Learn why you need to track your menstrual cycle. Includes how to make a menstrual cycle calendar and what to record about your periods and menstrual cycles.
Cervical Polyps
A look at cervical polyps including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
A look at cervical polyps including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
What is Post-coital Bleeding?
Post-coital bleeding defined. Includes causes of post-coital bleeding.
Post-coital bleeding defined. Includes causes of post-coital bleeding.
Symptoms of MCDs
Answer these questions and see if you could have the symptoms of a menstrual cycle disorder. Learn about the symptoms of menstrual cycle disorders such as abnormal uterine bleeding, PMS and PMDD, and benign uterine fibroid tumors.
Answer these questions and see if you could have the symptoms of a menstrual cycle disorder. Learn about the symptoms of menstrual cycle disorders such as abnormal uterine bleeding, PMS and PMDD, and benign uterine fibroid tumors.
What is Polymenorrhea?
Description of the type of abnormal uterine bleeding called polymenorrhea.
Description of the type of abnormal uterine bleeding called polymenorrhea.
Pain Between Periods
Pain and / or cramps between menstrual periods is called Mittelschmerz. Learn more about painful ovulation or Mittelschmerz including tips to relieve the symptoms of this condition.
Pain and / or cramps between menstrual periods is called Mittelschmerz. Learn more about painful ovulation or Mittelschmerz including tips to relieve the symptoms of this condition.
Constant Vaginal Discharge
Vaginal discharges explored from normal vaginal discharge to abnormal vaginal discharge. Covers causes of abnormal vaginal discharges and explains how normal vaginal discharge can help you to prevent pregnancy or achieve pregnancy.
Vaginal discharges explored from normal vaginal discharge to abnormal vaginal discharge. Covers causes of abnormal vaginal discharges and explains how normal vaginal discharge can help you to prevent pregnancy or achieve pregnancy.
When is My Next Period?
Learn when to expect your next period. Find out how often menstruation occurs, and how your period affects the length of your menstrual cycle.
Learn when to expect your next period. Find out how often menstruation occurs, and how your period affects the length of your menstrual cycle.
What is Menorrhagia?
Description of the type of abnormal uterine bleeding called menorrhagia.
Description of the type of abnormal uterine bleeding called menorrhagia.
Reasons for Missing Periods
Reasons why your periods may suddenly stop or never start. Covers the causes of amenorrhea or absence of menstruation.
Reasons why your periods may suddenly stop or never start. Covers the causes of amenorrhea or absence of menstruation.
Menstrual Blood Clots
A look at blood clots and clumps of tissue contained in menstrual blood.
A look at blood clots and clumps of tissue contained in menstrual blood.
The Tipped Uterus
A review of retroversion of the uterus. Covers causes of a retroverted uterus (also known as a tipped uterus or tilted uterus), as well as diagnosis, treatment, and prevention facts.
A review of retroversion of the uterus. Covers causes of a retroverted uterus (also known as a tipped uterus or tilted uterus), as well as diagnosis, treatment, and prevention facts.
What is Amenorrhea?
A glossary definition for amenorrhea. Covers causes of amenorrhea.
A glossary definition for amenorrhea. Covers causes of amenorrhea.
Causes of Dizziness
A look at how dizziness feels and what causes it. Includes most common cause of feeling dizzy in menstruating girls and women.
A look at how dizziness feels and what causes it. Includes most common cause of feeling dizzy in menstruating girls and women.
PMS Symptoms
A look at diagnostic criteria required for a diagnosis of premenstrual syndrome or PMS. Includes both physical and emotional symptoms associated with PMS and information about getting diagnosed.
A look at diagnostic criteria required for a diagnosis of premenstrual syndrome or PMS. Includes both physical and emotional symptoms associated with PMS and information about getting diagnosed.
Menstrual Myths
A look at menstruation and the myths women have been told about their periods. Provides the true facts about the menstrual myths girls and women have been told over the generations.
A look at menstruation and the myths women have been told about their periods. Provides the true facts about the menstrual myths girls and women have been told over the generations.
Menstruation 101
A primer on menstruation and menstrual cycle disorders. Learn how the endocrine system and hormones work with the female reproductive system during the menstrual cycle, and find out how much blood loss is normal during your periods, how long periods last, and answers to other questions about menstruation.
A primer on menstruation and menstrual cycle disorders. Learn how the endocrine system and hormones work with the female reproductive system during the menstrual cycle, and find out how much blood loss is normal during your periods, how long periods last, and answers to other questions about menstruation.
What is Metrorrhagia?
Description of the type of abnormal uterine bleeding called metrorrhagia.
Description of the type of abnormal uterine bleeding called metrorrhagia.
How Menstrual Blood Looks
Describes the appearance of normal menstrual blood. Includes information about the color and consistency of menstrual blood.
Describes the appearance of normal menstrual blood. Includes information about the color and consistency of menstrual blood.
When to See Your Doctor
A look at signs that indicate you should see your doctor about your period.
A look at signs that indicate you should see your doctor about your period.
What is Menometrorrhagia?
Description of the type of abnormal uterine bleeding called menometrorrhagia.
Description of the type of abnormal uterine bleeding called menometrorrhagia.
Intermenstrual Bleeding
A look at what defines intermenstrual uterine bleeding.
A look at what defines intermenstrual uterine bleeding.
Symptoms Fibroid Tumors
A review of the symptoms of uterine fibroid tumors.
A review of the symptoms of uterine fibroid tumors.
Menstrual Cycle Phases
The menstrual cycle occurs in two distinct phases that occur with the rise and fall of estrogen and progesterone levels. Learn how the female reproductive organs work together with female sex hormones during during each phase of the menstrual cycle.
The menstrual cycle occurs in two distinct phases that occur with the rise and fall of estrogen and progesterone levels. Learn how the female reproductive organs work together with female sex hormones during during each phase of the menstrual cycle.
What is Cervical Ectropion?
Covers what cervical ectropion is and when this condition of the cervix occurs.
Covers what cervical ectropion is and when this condition of the cervix occurs.
Should I Douche?
A look at why women use vaginal douches and whether vaginal douching is a good idea. Covers types of vaginal douches, pros and cons of vaginal douching, and feminine hygiene.
A look at why women use vaginal douches and whether vaginal douching is a good idea. Covers types of vaginal douches, pros and cons of vaginal douching, and feminine hygiene.
Number of Bleeding Days
A review of the number of days normal menstruation lasts during each menstrual cycle.
A review of the number of days normal menstruation lasts during each menstrual cycle.
Tampon Tips
A look at tampons and menstruation. How to use tampons for comfort and security during menstruation, and tips for teenage girls and women who use tampons during their periods.
A look at tampons and menstruation. How to use tampons for comfort and security during menstruation, and tips for teenage girls and women who use tampons during their periods.
What are Menstrual Disorders?
An overview of menstrual cycle disorders. Covers menstrual cycle disorders including abnormal uterine bleeding, amenorrhea, PMS and PMDD, and uterine fibroid tumors.
An overview of menstrual cycle disorders. Covers menstrual cycle disorders including abnormal uterine bleeding, amenorrhea, PMS and PMDD, and uterine fibroid tumors.
Menstrual Cramps Self Help
A review of self-help remedies for painful menstrual cramps. Covers OTC drugs and supplements, as well as other ways to reduce the pain of menstrual cramps.
A review of self-help remedies for painful menstrual cramps. Covers OTC drugs and supplements, as well as other ways to reduce the pain of menstrual cramps.
How to Use Tampons
Instructions for using tampons including how to insert tampons into your vagina, how to dispose of used tampons, and what to do if vaginal dryness makes tampon insertion difficult.
Instructions for using tampons including how to insert tampons into your vagina, how to dispose of used tampons, and what to do if vaginal dryness makes tampon insertion difficult.
What Happens During Puberty?
Covers the physical and emotional changes that girls experience during puberty. Includes information about body changes such as the development of body hair and the onset of menstruation.
Covers the physical and emotional changes that girls experience during puberty. Includes information about body changes such as the development of body hair and the onset of menstruation.
What is Oligomenorrhea?
Description of the type of abnormal uterine bleeding called oligomenorrhea.
Description of the type of abnormal uterine bleeding called oligomenorrhea.
What is the Thymus?
A review of the thymus. Covers what the thymus does and what happens to this gland as you get older.
A review of the thymus. Covers what the thymus does and what happens to this gland as you get older.
Swimming During Menstruation
Discussion about swimming during menstruation. Includes tips for swimming during your period.
Discussion about swimming during menstruation. Includes tips for swimming during your period.
PMDD Symptoms
A look at the severe form of PMS called premenstrual dysphoric disorder or PMDD. Includes symptoms required for diagnosis of PMDD.
A look at the severe form of PMS called premenstrual dysphoric disorder or PMDD. Includes symptoms required for diagnosis of PMDD.
Menstrual Cramps
A review of menstrual cramps or dysmenorrhea. Includes what menstrual cramps are and how menstrual cramps feel.
A review of menstrual cramps or dysmenorrhea. Includes what menstrual cramps are and how menstrual cramps feel.
Easy Way to Prevent Cramps
An easy way to stop or reduce menstrual cramps before they start.
An easy way to stop or reduce menstrual cramps before they start.
What is DUB?
Definition of dysfunctional uterine bleeding, or DUB.
Definition of dysfunctional uterine bleeding, or DUB.
What is the Endometrium?
A description of the endometrium and the role it plays in women's reproductive health.
A description of the endometrium and the role it plays in women's reproductive health.
Causes of Abnormal Bleeding
A look at the causes of abnormal uterine bleeding. Covers diseases and conditions that can cause abnormal uterine bleeding.
A look at the causes of abnormal uterine bleeding. Covers diseases and conditions that can cause abnormal uterine bleeding.
Menstrual Migraines
A review of migraine headaches that occur during menstruation. Discover the facts about migraine headaches and menstruation including symptoms of menstrual migraine headaches and treatments.
A review of migraine headaches that occur during menstruation. Discover the facts about migraine headaches and menstruation including symptoms of menstrual migraine headaches and treatments.
Menstrual Cramps Treatments
A review of various medical treatments used to treat painful menstrual periods. Includes prescription medications such as oral contraceptives, antibiotics and antidepressants, as well as surgical treatments for dysmenorrhea.
A review of various medical treatments used to treat painful menstrual periods. Includes prescription medications such as oral contraceptives, antibiotics and antidepressants, as well as surgical treatments for dysmenorrhea.
What is Anovulatory Bleeding?
Glossary definition for anovulatory bleeding. Covers amount of blood loss and frequency of bleeding in anovulatory bleeding.
Glossary definition for anovulatory bleeding. Covers amount of blood loss and frequency of bleeding in anovulatory bleeding.
When to See Doctor for Cramps
A review of situations that indicate you should seek medical advice for painful periods. Covers symptoms that when associated with menstrual cramps mean you need to see your doctor.
A review of situations that indicate you should seek medical advice for painful periods. Covers symptoms that when associated with menstrual cramps mean you need to see your doctor.
What is Lochia
A review of the postpartum occurrence of lochia, vaginal bleeding and discharge after childbirth. Covers the three stages of lochia.
A review of the postpartum occurrence of lochia, vaginal bleeding and discharge after childbirth. Covers the three stages of lochia.
Exercise and Your Period
A look at how exercise affects menstruation or your period. Include signs that indicate you're exercising too much.
A look at how exercise affects menstruation or your period. Include signs that indicate you're exercising too much.
Chasteberry and PMS
A review of chasteberry and how this herb is used. Covers basic facts about chasteberry including side effects and who should not use the herb.
A review of chasteberry and how this herb is used. Covers basic facts about chasteberry including side effects and who should not use the herb.
Treatments
A look at treatments for menstrual cycle disorders including abnormal uterine bleeding, PMS, PMDD, and menstrual cramps. Includes information about hormonal treatments, over-the-counter medications, and alternative treatments.
A look at treatments for menstrual cycle disorders including abnormal uterine bleeding, PMS, PMDD, and menstrual cramps. Includes information about hormonal treatments, over-the-counter medications, and alternative treatments.
Adenomyosis
A review of adenomyosis. Covers symptoms and treatments for adenomyosis.
A review of adenomyosis. Covers symptoms and treatments for adenomyosis.
PMS PMDD Treatments
Information about the treatments for PMS and PMDD. Covers dietary and lifestyle changes, OTC and prescription treatments including treatments that affect hormone production, relaxation techniques, and herbs for the treatment of PMS and PMDD.
Information about the treatments for PMS and PMDD. Covers dietary and lifestyle changes, OTC and prescription treatments including treatments that affect hormone production, relaxation techniques, and herbs for the treatment of PMS and PMDD.
Perimenopause Treatments
A look recommended treatments for the symptoms of perimenopause. Covers specific symptoms of perimenopause and treatments options including estrogen therapy, estrogen-progestogen therapy, and oral contraceptives.
A look recommended treatments for the symptoms of perimenopause. Covers specific symptoms of perimenopause and treatments options including estrogen therapy, estrogen-progestogen therapy, and oral contraceptives.
Iron Rich Foods
A review of iron rich foods for increasing dietary intake of iron when iron deficiency anemia is diagnosed. Provides food lists, information about iron and vitamin C supplements, and information about why vitamin C is also important, as well as side effects of iron and vitamin C supplements.
A review of iron rich foods for increasing dietary intake of iron when iron deficiency anemia is diagnosed. Provides food lists, information about iron and vitamin C supplements, and information about why vitamin C is also important, as well as side effects of iron and vitamin C supplements.
What is the Hypothalamus?
A review of the definition of hypothalamus gland. Covers the functions of the hypothalamus gland in the human body.
A review of the definition of hypothalamus gland. Covers the functions of the hypothalamus gland in the human body.
Irregular Bleeding
A look at irregular menstrual bleeding in girls and women.
A look at irregular menstrual bleeding in girls and women.
Symptoms of Anemia
A review of the symptoms of anemia.
A review of the symptoms of anemia.
What is Mastalgia?
A review of mastalgia and its' causes. Includes treatment information and diagnostic tests, as well as when to see your doctor for mastalgia.
A review of mastalgia and its' causes. Includes treatment information and diagnostic tests, as well as when to see your doctor for mastalgia.
Menarche
Definition of menarche and when it occurs in girls.
Definition of menarche and when it occurs in girls.
Endocrine Glands
An overview of the endocrine glands. Covers how the endocrine glands and hormones interact.
An overview of the endocrine glands. Covers how the endocrine glands and hormones interact.
Perimenopause
A look at what perimenopause is and when it occurs. Covers biological changes during perimenopause, as well as common perimenopausal symptoms.
A look at what perimenopause is and when it occurs. Covers biological changes during perimenopause, as well as common perimenopausal symptoms.
Missing Periods - - Symptoms
A review of symptoms often associated with amenorrhea. Covers incidence of amenorrhea, as well as symptoms of other diseases that may cause absence of menstruation.
A review of symptoms often associated with amenorrhea. Covers incidence of amenorrhea, as well as symptoms of other diseases that may cause absence of menstruation.
Non Surgical Fibroid Treatment
A review of non surgical treatments for uterine fibroid tumors.
A review of non surgical treatments for uterine fibroid tumors.
Menstrual Disorder Diagnosis
A look at the diagnosis of menstrual cycle disorders such as abnormal uterine bleeding, PMS, PMDD, and benign uterine fibroid tumors. Covers how diagnostic tools and procedures help your doctor learn the cause of your menstrual cycle disorders.
A look at the diagnosis of menstrual cycle disorders such as abnormal uterine bleeding, PMS, PMDD, and benign uterine fibroid tumors. Covers how diagnostic tools and procedures help your doctor learn the cause of your menstrual cycle disorders.
Definition - Dyspareunia
A look at what dyspareunia is and what causes this painful condition.
A look at what dyspareunia is and what causes this painful condition.
Meds for Fibroid Tumors
A review of pharmaceutical treatments for uterine fibroid tumors.
A review of pharmaceutical treatments for uterine fibroid tumors.
Iron Deficiency Anemia
A review of iron deficiency anemia. Covers the causes, symptoms, and treatment of iron deficiency anemia.
A review of iron deficiency anemia. Covers the causes, symptoms, and treatment of iron deficiency anemia.
Withdrawal Bleeding
A look at when menstruation is really withdrawal bleeding. Find out what causes withdrawal bleeding.
A look at when menstruation is really withdrawal bleeding. Find out what causes withdrawal bleeding.
Endometriosis Symptoms
Endometriosis is a uterine disorder. It usually diagnosed in women in their twenties and thirties and is accompanied by cramps and pelvic pain. Learn more about these and other endometriosis symptoms.
Endometriosis is a uterine disorder. It usually diagnosed in women in their twenties and thirties and is accompanied by cramps and pelvic pain. Learn more about these and other endometriosis symptoms.
Tampon Absorbency Ratings
A look at the official guidelines for tampon absorbency ratings. Learn to pick the right tampon absorbency for your menstrual blood flow.
A look at the official guidelines for tampon absorbency ratings. Learn to pick the right tampon absorbency for your menstrual blood flow.
Menstrual Cramps Causes
A review of possible causes of menstrual cramps. Includes information about the role hormones play in menstrual cramps.
A review of possible causes of menstrual cramps. Includes information about the role hormones play in menstrual cramps.
PMS Causes
What causes those dreaded PMS symptoms you may experience month after month? Learn about what causes PMS symptoms and what other symptoms may increase as a result of having PMS.
What causes those dreaded PMS symptoms you may experience month after month? Learn about what causes PMS symptoms and what other symptoms may increase as a result of having PMS.
19th Century Menstruation
A look at sanitary protection for menstrual bleeding in the 19th century.
A look at sanitary protection for menstrual bleeding in the 19th century.
Uterine Fibroid Tumors
A look at uterine fibroid tumors. Includes information symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments for fibroid tumors of the uterus.
A look at uterine fibroid tumors. Includes information symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments for fibroid tumors of the uterus.
What are the Pituitary Glands?
A review of the pituitary glands. Covers hormones produced by the pituitary glands, as well as the functions of this master gland.
A review of the pituitary glands. Covers hormones produced by the pituitary glands, as well as the functions of this master gland.
When to Change Tampons / Pads
Discusses when to change tampons or sanitary pads during your period.
Discusses when to change tampons or sanitary pads during your period.
Asymptomatic
The definition of asymptomatic. Covers diseases and conditions that are often asymptomatic.
The definition of asymptomatic. Covers diseases and conditions that are often asymptomatic.
Aura
A look at what an aura is, what happens during an aura, and what may occur following one.
A look at what an aura is, what happens during an aura, and what may occur following one.
Menstrual Molinina
A look at when menstrual molimina occurs. Covers symptoms of menstrual molimina.
A look at when menstrual molimina occurs. Covers symptoms of menstrual molimina.
Nipple Discharge
A review of galactorrhea, or abnormal nipple discharge. Includes possible causes for galactorrhea.
A review of galactorrhea, or abnormal nipple discharge. Includes possible causes for galactorrhea.
What to Know Menstrual Cramps
A review of things every woman needs to know about painful periods or menstrual cramps. Covers causes, diagnosis, and treatment of menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea).
A review of things every woman needs to know about painful periods or menstrual cramps. Covers causes, diagnosis, and treatment of menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea).
TSS Symptoms and Prevention
A review of toxic shock syndrome or TSS. Covers symptoms associated with toxic shock syndrome, as well as prevention tips.
A review of toxic shock syndrome or TSS. Covers symptoms associated with toxic shock syndrome, as well as prevention tips.
Surgery for Fibroids
A review of surgical interventions for treating uterine fibroid tumors.
A review of surgical interventions for treating uterine fibroid tumors.
Exercise and Absent Periods
A look at a Harvard study which reveals possible causes for amennorhea in female high school athletes. The study covers the hormone called ghrelin and the role it plays in lack of menstruation in certain girls and women.
A look at a Harvard study which reveals possible causes for amennorhea in female high school athletes. The study covers the hormone called ghrelin and the role it plays in lack of menstruation in certain girls and women.
What is Dysmenorrhea
An explanation of dysmenorrhea.
An explanation of dysmenorrhea.
Implantation Bleeding
A look at what causes implantation bleeding. Covers when implantation bleeding occurs and how this type of vaginal bleeding defers from normal menstrual periods.
A look at what causes implantation bleeding. Covers when implantation bleeding occurs and how this type of vaginal bleeding defers from normal menstrual periods.
Exam for Menstrual Cramps
A review of what happens when you visit your doctor for menstrual cramps. Covers questions your doctor will ask about your menstrual cramps and details about your examination for pelvic pain.
A review of what happens when you visit your doctor for menstrual cramps. Covers questions your doctor will ask about your menstrual cramps and details about your examination for pelvic pain.
On the Rag
A review of the phrase "on the rag." Covers meaning of "on the rag" and why you may still hear this phrase today.
A review of the phrase "on the rag." Covers meaning of "on the rag" and why you may still hear this phrase today.
What is Anemia?
A review of what anemia is including common causes.
A review of what anemia is including common causes.
Treating Severe Bleeding
The treatments for severe acute bleeding in women include estrogens and progestins. Learn the details about the treatments for severe acute vaginal bleeding.
The treatments for severe acute bleeding in women include estrogens and progestins. Learn the details about the treatments for severe acute vaginal bleeding.
Hot Sock Relieves Cramps
How to use a sock and some rice to warm away menstrual cramps.
How to use a sock and some rice to warm away menstrual cramps.
When to Expect Second Periods
A look at when to expect second periods. Covers timing of menstruation during the first few years following the onset of the menses.
A look at when to expect second periods. Covers timing of menstruation during the first few years following the onset of the menses.
Cervical os
The cervical os defined.
The cervical os defined.
What is Puberty?
A look at what puberty is and when it occurs in girls and boys.
A look at what puberty is and when it occurs in girls and boys.
Cervical Dysplasia
A look at what cervical dysplasia means.
A look at what cervical dysplasia means.
What is Severe Acute Bleeding?
A look at what defines severe acute uterine bleeding. Includes who is most frequently diagnosed with severe acute bleeding.
A look at what defines severe acute uterine bleeding. Includes who is most frequently diagnosed with severe acute bleeding.
What is a Syndrome?
Learn the meaning of syndrome. Covers various types of syndromes including PMS.
Learn the meaning of syndrome. Covers various types of syndromes including PMS.
Menstrual Disorders - Articles
An index of articles for the Menstrual Disorders guide site.
An index of articles for the Menstrual Disorders guide site.
Why Puberty Starts
A look at what causes the start of puberty in girls and boys.
A look at what causes the start of puberty in girls and boys.
Menstrual Magnification
A review of menstrual magnification, includes diseases that frequently result in menstrual magnification of symptoms.
A review of menstrual magnification, includes diseases that frequently result in menstrual magnification of symptoms.
What is Menopause?
Menopause defined. Covers menopause-related words such as post menopause, premenopause, and perimenopause.
Menopause defined. Covers menopause-related words such as post menopause, premenopause, and perimenopause.
Green Menstruation
A look at how you can save money and help end excessive waste during menstruation. Tips to help you save money and have green periods.
A look at how you can save money and help end excessive waste during menstruation. Tips to help you save money and have green periods.
What is Hypermenorrhea?
A look at what defines hypermenorrhea, a condition related to menstruation.
A look at what defines hypermenorrhea, a condition related to menstruation.
GnRH Agonists and PMS
A review of GnRH agonists that covers how this drug may help treat the symptoms of PMS and PMDD. Includes side effects and risks of GnRH agonists.
A review of GnRH agonists that covers how this drug may help treat the symptoms of PMS and PMDD. Includes side effects and risks of GnRH agonists.
Reproductive Years
A look when the reproductive years occur and what happens during this time.
A look when the reproductive years occur and what happens during this time.
Migraine Headaches
Description of migraine headaches that includes symptoms, risks, and an emphasis on how women experience migraines differently from men.
Description of migraine headaches that includes symptoms, risks, and an emphasis on how women experience migraines differently from men.
Treating Heavy Bleeding
The treatments for excessive uterine bleeding or menorrhagia are explored. Includes information about medical treatments for heavy menstrual bleeding.
The treatments for excessive uterine bleeding or menorrhagia are explored. Includes information about medical treatments for heavy menstrual bleeding.
Surgery for Abnormal Bleeding
A review of surgical treatments for excessive uterine bleeding. Includes a look at various types of hysterectomy and other surgical treatments for excessive uterine bleeding.
A review of surgical treatments for excessive uterine bleeding. Includes a look at various types of hysterectomy and other surgical treatments for excessive uterine bleeding.
When to Have Pap Smear
A look at when girls and women need to have Pap smears. Includes information about special groups of women who need additional Pap smear testing.
A look at when girls and women need to have Pap smears. Includes information about special groups of women who need additional Pap smear testing.
What are the Ovaries?
A review of the ovaries. Covers the functions of the ovaries, including what hormones these endocrine system glands produce.
A review of the ovaries. Covers the functions of the ovaries, including what hormones these endocrine system glands produce.
Calcium May Trigger PMDD
A study found calcium-regulating hormones may trigger the biological symptoms of PMDD. Learn how calcium-regulating hormones are related to mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder and how these hormones may trigger the severe symptoms of PMDD.
A study found calcium-regulating hormones may trigger the biological symptoms of PMDD. Learn how calcium-regulating hormones are related to mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder and how these hormones may trigger the severe symptoms of PMDD.
Sensory Symptoms
Sensory symptoms defined.
Sensory symptoms defined.
Low-Dose Birth Control Pills?
Find out why some birth control pills are called low-dose. Learn what low-dose means to women who take low-dose oral contraceptives.
Find out why some birth control pills are called low-dose. Learn what low-dose means to women who take low-dose oral contraceptives.
What is Ghrelin?
A review of what ghrelin is and how it works in the body.
A review of what ghrelin is and how it works in the body.
What is NFP?
Natural family planning or NFP defined. Includes several types of natural family planning.
Natural family planning or NFP defined. Includes several types of natural family planning.
Definition - Luteal Phase
Definition of the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.
Definition of the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.
What is the Parathyroid Gland?
Definition of the parathyroid glands. Covers hormone produced by the parathyroid glands and function of these endocrine system glands.
Definition of the parathyroid glands. Covers hormone produced by the parathyroid glands and function of these endocrine system glands.
What is the Pineal Gland?
The definition of pineal gland. Covers the functions of the pineal gland and hormones that the gland produces.
The definition of pineal gland. Covers the functions of the pineal gland and hormones that the gland produces.
What are Progestins?
A look at what progestins are and when your doctor may prescribe them.
A look at what progestins are and when your doctor may prescribe them.
What is Adrenarche?
A look at what happens when adrenarche occurs in girls and boys.
A look at what happens when adrenarche occurs in girls and boys.
What are Gonads?
Discover the meaning of gonads and learn what gonads do that affects human reproduction.
Discover the meaning of gonads and learn what gonads do that affects human reproduction.
What is POF?
A review of premature ovarian failure or POF. Covers when POF occurs and diagnostic criteria, as well as treatment information.
A review of premature ovarian failure or POF. Covers when POF occurs and diagnostic criteria, as well as treatment information.
Primary Amenorrhea Defined
Definition of primary amenorrhea.
Definition of primary amenorrhea.
What are the Adrenal Glands?
A review of the functions of the adrenal glands and hormones produced by the adrenal glands.
A review of the functions of the adrenal glands and hormones produced by the adrenal glands.
What is Ovulation?
Definition of ovulation.
Definition of ovulation.
Hirsutism
A look at hirsutism in women. Includes causes of hirsutism.
A look at hirsutism in women. Includes causes of hirsutism.
Testes
A review of what the testes are and the functions these endocrine system glands perform.
A review of what the testes are and the functions these endocrine system glands perform.
Menstrual Disorders - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Menstrual Disorders guide site.
An index of QuickTips for the Menstrual Disorders guide site.
Anorexia and Menstruation
Information about anorexia nervosa and how it affects menstruation and bone health. Covers treatments for amenorrhea and osteopenia caused by anorexia nervosa.
Information about anorexia nervosa and how it affects menstruation and bone health. Covers treatments for amenorrhea and osteopenia caused by anorexia nervosa.
What is Hemoglobin?
Definition of hemoglobin. Covers what hemoglobin does in the body and the consequence of not having enough.
Definition of hemoglobin. Covers what hemoglobin does in the body and the consequence of not having enough.
What is the Pancreas?
Definition of the pancreas. Covers the hormones produced by the pancreas.
Definition of the pancreas. Covers the hormones produced by the pancreas.
Catemenia
A look at the definition of catamenia.
A look at the definition of catamenia.
What is the Follicular Phase?
Definition of the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle.
Definition of the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle.
What is Anorexia?
Glossary definition of anorexia nervosa. Includes statistics and a look at the health consequences of anorexia nervosa.
Glossary definition of anorexia nervosa. Includes statistics and a look at the health consequences of anorexia nervosa.
Menstrual Disorders - FAQs
An index of FAQs for the Menstrual Disorders guide site.
An index of FAQs for the Menstrual Disorders guide site.
Billings Method
A look at what defines the Billings method.
A look at what defines the Billings method.
What is Thelarche?
Glossary definition of thelarche. Covers signs of thelarche.
Glossary definition of thelarche. Covers signs of thelarche.
Hemoglobin
Definition of hemoglobin that reveals why blood is red.
Definition of hemoglobin that reveals why blood is red.
Secondary Amenorrhea Defined
Definition of secondary amenorrhea.
Definition of secondary amenorrhea.
Anterior Pituitary
A review of the definition of anterior pituitary.
A review of the definition of anterior pituitary.