Most important period of menstrual cycle is ovulation – it is one of indicators of women reproductive health. At the same time, the ovulation is the indicator of normal cyclic hormonal production in women body – normal regular fertile menstrual cycles are not...
Women menstrual cycle is a part of reproductive system – all reproductive organs are involved in the menstrual cycle (regulated by hormones). Menstrual cycle is determined genetically and hormonally. Menstrual cycle and menstrual periods start when girls become...
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...
Fertility charting is performed to monitor and check a woman’s fertility during her monthly cycle. Charting fertility signs can be helpful in diagnosing and resolving fertility issues such as problems with ovulation. There are three steps involved when charting:...
The female menstrual cycle is determined by a complex interaction of hormones. The predominant hormones involved in the menstrual cycle are gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estrogen, and progesterone....
The Endocrine Cycle and the Physiology of the Menstrual Cycle The interplay between pituitary and ovarian hormones gives rise to a stereotyped pattern of hormone levels during the menstrual cycle. The graph below shows relative hormone levels in an average 28-day...
In XX century was discover the phenomenon – synchronized periods 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...
What we know about obesity and menstrual cycle? Very often girls and women are asking questions about their weight. Are they OK or they need to loose some kilograms. How to know the correct weight? How to be healthy, beautiful and sexy? Is there any correlation...
Pelvic exam is an examination that is performed by your doctor or a nurse to make sure that your reproductive organs are healthy. During pelvic exam the following reproductive organs are usually observed: vagina, cervix, uterus, ovaries and tubes. Main reasons of the...
Are you a teenage girl? You probably have started having a period. If you have not, you might be anxious about the subject or a bit concerned. The whole story about menstrual cycle and menstruation might seem a bit mysterious. In reality it is actually pretty complex...
It is already proved that menstrual cycles are genetically and hormonally determined. What does it mean practically? It means in most cases and in many families the type of menstrual cycle, the duration of the menstruation, the fertility, the age of beginning of the...
The female reproductive organs consist of an internal and an external group. The external genital organs include the mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, Bartholin’s glands, and clitoris. The area containing these organs is called the vulva. At the beginning...
Basal temperature (Basal Body Temperature, BBT) is the body temperature in the morning before rising or moving around or eating anything. Basal temperature can be observed to assist you in checking your fertile days and/or fertile status. It is useful for telling you...
Menstrual cycle is very specific and individual, and can range from 24 days to 37 days. The length of the menstrual cycle may be affected by many things, including illness, stress, travel, fertility medication, and some other factors. Every woman should know her...
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...
