Menstrual periods can be different in women depending on hormonal fluctuations, genetic factors, type of contraception, hormonal dysfunctions, reproductive history and more. Sometimes women could experience unusual light periods which could be confusing. Menstrual...
Sometimes women could experience mid cycle cramping with or without bleeding. If you have pelvic pain or abdominal pain or cramping in the middle of menstrual cycle, it could be just ovulation pain. Mid cycle cramping and bleeding could appear when dominant follicle...
Oligomenorrhea (late periods) means menstrual bleeding at intervals of greater than 35-36 days. Oligomenorrhea is a type of anbormal late periods – abnormally infrequent menstrual bleeding characterized by 3-6 menstrual cycles per year. Oligomenorrhea causes...
Bleeding between periods should not be ignored. Healthy women with normal regular menstrual cycle should have bleeding only once per month – at the end of menstrual cycle (every 22-35 days). Any bleeding outside of this should be considered as abnormal. Several...
Uterine unexpected bleeding is always a concern for girls and women at any stage of life. Bleeding instead of normal menstrual period and even very heavy menstrual flow can be great cause for alarm. The medical term for excessive and/or prolonged vaginal bleeding is...
The level and number of period side effects depend on women health status, lifestyle, general sensitivity and stress factors. There are two strategies for preventing period side effects: Pre-menstruation body preparation and Natural remedies for the period of the...
Menstrual cramps are pains in the abdominal (belly) and pelvic areas that are experienced by a woman as a result of her menstrual period. Menstrual cramps are not the same as the discomfort felt during premenstrual syndrome (PMS), although the symptoms of both...
Is it possible to have periods during pregnancy? Does period during pregnancy mean miscarriage? Why some women have “period” during pregnancy? Any woman, who discovers “period” during pregnancy or what seem to be period, could be puzzled and naturally worried. First...
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). It is a mood disorder associated with the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is premenstrual syndrome that is so severe it can be debilitating due...
Many women have Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and sometimes it is becoming a family problem. PMS correlates with increased concentration and/or disbalance of some hormones. What is Premenstrual Syndrome? PMS is a disorder characterized by a set of hormonal changes that...
Amenorrhea is the absence of periods (menstrual bleeding) for more than 6 months. Absence of periods during 2-6 months called oligomenorrhea. Amenorrhea could be primary or secondary. Primary amenorrhea is the absence of menstrual bleeding and secondary sexual...
It is well known that menstrual bleeding (period) occurs approximately every 28 days (± 4 days). Although some variations can be normal, menstrual bleeding at intervals of greater than 35-36 days may indicate oligomenorrhea — abnormally infrequent menstrual bleeding...
The word “impending” means something will happen soon. The word “menstruation” means a woman’s period. So “impending menstruation” means someone is about to get their period. Impending menstruation just means that your period...
Menstrual periods usually start between the ages of 10 and 16 (during puberty), and continue being regular during whole reproductive period of women life. In most cases at 45-55 women are experiencing perimenopause and menopause, when menstrual periods just stop and...
In XX century was discover the phenomenon where in the menstrual cycles of women living in close quarters tend to synchronize. This phenomenon has been observed in women living together. It has been found in room-mates, close friends, lesbian couples and most strongly...
