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Menstruation (12 articles)
- Headache and hormones.
Around half of women who experience migraine find that attacks tend to happen just before their menstrual period. The exact link between headache and hormones is unclear, but evidence suggests that low levels of the sex hormone oestrogen could play a role. - Menstrual cycle.
The menstrual cycle is controlled by a variety of glands and their associated hormones. It consists of four phases: menstruation, the follicular phase, ovulation and the luteal phase. Common problems include heavy or painful periods and premenstrual syndrome. - Menstrual cycle.
The menstrual cycle is controlled by a variety of glands and their associated hormones. It consists of four phases: menstruation, the follicular phase, ovulation and the luteal phase. Common problems include heavy or painful periods and premenstrual syndrome. - Menstruation - amenorrhoea.
Amenorrhoea means absence of the menstrual period. The most common cause is hormonal disruption. The hormones can be disrupted by emotional stress, weight loss, excessive exercise and some diseases of the reproductive system. - Menstruation - athletic amenorrhoea.
Amenorrhoea means absence of the menstrual period. Female athletes or women who perform considerable amounts of exercise on a regular basis are at risk of developing athletic amenorrhoea. Causes include low body fat levels and the effects of exercise related hormones on the menstrual cycle. - Menstruation - dysmenorrhoea.
Dysmenorrhoea means painful periods. Normal menstruation that happens to be painful is known as primary dysmenorrhoea, while secondary dysmenorrhoea refers to period pain caused by certain reproductive disorders. Treatment options include hormone therapy, pain-killing drugs and surgery. - Menstruation - menorrhagia.
Menorrhagia is excessive menstrual bleeding, or bleeding between periods. In most cases, the cause can't be found. Known causes of menorrhagia include polyps, fibroids, endometriosis, infection and some forms of contraception. - Ovulation.
Ovulation is the release of an egg (ovum) from one of the ovaries. For most women, ovulation occurs about once every month until menopause, apart from episodes of pregnancy and breastfeeding. - Ovulation pain.
About one in five women experience pain and discomfort during ovulation. In most cases, ovulation pain is harmless. However, it is sometimes symptomatic of medical conditions including endometriosis. - Premenstrual syndrome.
Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, is a term that refers to the range of physical and emotional symptoms that some women experience in the lead-up to menstruation. PMS can be managed with medications and other strategies. - Premenstrual syndrome - treatment options.
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can be successfully managed with lifestyle changes, dietary modifications, complementary therapies and pharmaceutical drugs. - Puberty.
Puberty is the time in our lives when our sexual reproductive organs mature. There are also many emotional changes. Puberty can be difficult, both for parents and young people, as everyone adjusts to the rapid changes. - Toxic shock syndrome.
Toxic shock syndrome is a rare and potentially life threatening illness, caused by infection with staphylococcus bacteria. Most cases occur in menstruating women. It is thought that tampons may culture the bacteria in the vagina. - Vaginal bleeding - irregular.
Irregular vaginal bleeding is any bleeding from a woman's vaginal area and usually refers to bleeding that is not part of a regular period.
