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Friday, October, 30, 2009

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Health Encyclopedia: Menstrual Disorders Menstrual Disorders

Menstrual Disorders


There are a number of different menstrual disorders. Problems can range from heavy, painful periods to no period at all.

Dysmenorrhea (Painful Cramps)

Dysmenorrhea is severe, frequent cramping during menstruation. Pain occurs in the lower abdomen but can spread to the lower back and thighs. Dysmenorrhea is usually referred to as primary or secondary.

Primary dysmenorrhea. Cramps occur from contractions in the uterus. These contractions are a normal part of the menstrual process....

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Expert & Community Posts

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Voluntary Exercise Does Not Relieve Anxiety/Depression
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It what appears to reverse the accepted relationship between exercise and the relief of anxiety or... Read more »

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Anxiety and Depression Starts in the Womb
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...at ages 13, 15, 36, 43 and 53 years. Emotional and behavioral symptoms at age 13 and 15 were... Read more »

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Another Reason Why Stress is Bad for Us
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...and relaxation training, and omega-3 fatty acids. Symptoms of StressLife stressors affect us... Read more »

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Redefining Functionality
By Christina Bruni , Health Expert

Welcome to my third blog entry. I’m going to propose a novel idea, one also talked about by... Read more »

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Women Most Stressed by Financial Downturn
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...need to more vigilant of the emotional and physical symptoms of stress which can include sleep... Read more »

Health Guide

Stress: Treatment
Perhaps the best general approach for treating stress can be found in the elegant passage by Reinhold Niebuhr, "Grant me the courage to change the things I can change, the serenity to accept... Read more »
Stress: Risk Factors
At some point in their lives virtually everyone will experience stressful events or situations that overwhelm their natural coping mechanisms. In one poll, 89% of respondents indicated... Read more »
Diagnosis of ADHD
...are currently no laboratory or imaging tests to reliably diagnose ADHD. A diagnosis relies only on behavioral symptoms and ruling out other disorders. Many experts believe that the disorder is... Read more »
Stress: Complications
In prehistoric times, the physical changes in response to stress were an essential adaptation for meeting natural threats. Even in the modern world, the stress response can be an asset... Read more »
Premenstrual Syndrome: Symptoms
...extremely severe symptoms.In general, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a set of physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms that occur during the last week of the luteal phase (1 -2 weeks before... Read more »

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