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Uterine Fibroids and Periods

by DP Nguyen

in Infertility, Period Problems, PMS, Women’s Health

Uterine fibroids are one of the most common causes for period problems. If you have painful periods, heavy bleeding during your periods, or pain during sexual intercourse, it’s possible that you may be suffering from fibroids.

Fibroids affect 20 percent of women (1 woman out of 5) in their reproductive years. The risk of getting a uterine fibroid increases with age. By age 50, an estimated 50 percent of all women (or 1 in 2) have fibroids.
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Period Pain – Causes and How to Ease Your Misery

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Period pain – the medical term is dysmenorrhea – is one of the most common problems that menstruating women experience. It typically refers to menstrual cramps – the crampy, lower abdominal discomfort and pain that can come and go during your period. It can be sharp pain, or just an all-over achy sensation. An estimated [...]

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What is Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)?

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PMS stands for premenstrual syndrome, and it’s classified as a “medical condition” that affects women in their reproductive years (during the years that you have a menstrual period). When a woman is PMSing, she’ll experience a wide variety of emotional and physical symptoms – including crazy mood swings, irritability, bloating, and food cravings. An estimated [...]

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The Birth Control Pill and Weight Gain

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Since the introduction of the birth control pill nearly 50 years ago, its side effects have been scrutizined – such as the link between weight gain and birth control. Oral contraceptive pills are one of the most popular reversible methods of birth control. You can find dozens of brand names and different formulas available. In [...]

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Long Menstrual Periods – Is Your Period Normal?

Period Problems
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If you have long periods – you’re bleeding for longer than one week – your period is not normal and this may be a sign that something is going on with you. You may have a reproductive problem, fibroids, cysts, or even something more serious. However, there are exceptions to this rule. For example, if [...]

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Ovulation with No Period – Can You Ovulate Without a Period?

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Ovulation and periods go together. You cannot have one without the other. Although it’s a common misconception that you can ovulate without having a period, this isn’t true – unless you are pregnant. And unless you’re pregnant, you also cannot have a true period without ovulating earlier that month. Technically speaking, you can still experience [...]

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Can You Get Pregnant on Your Period?

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One of the most commonly asked questions about menstrual cycles and pregnancy is, “Can you get pregnant on your period?” And “can you get pregnant right after your period?” The answer – yes, it is possible for you to get pregnant while having your period (and right after your menstrual period, too). But conception under [...]

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Period Problems: Irregular Periods, Heavy Periods & Menstrual Problems

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Period problems can affect any woman. Even if you have a history of never, ever missing a period, it’s possible for you to occasionally have a period problem. You may be extra stressed that month, or maybe you’ve been traveling and suffering from jetlag. There are a lot of factors that can sometimes affect your [...]

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Causes of Late Period when Negative Pregnancy Test

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Having a late period can be a nerve-wracking and scary experience. Does having a late period automatically mean that you’re pregnant? While late periods are the number one sign of early pregnancy, there are many other causes for late periods. Read more.

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