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Anemia
Menorrhagia is the most common cause of anemia (reduction in red blood cells) in premenopausal women. A blood loss of more than 80mL (around three tablespoons) per menstrual cycle can eventually lead to anemia. Most cases of anemia are mild. Nevertheless, even mild anemia can reduce oxygen transport in the blood, causing fatigue and a diminished physical capacity. Moderate-to-severe anemia can cause shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, lightheadedness, headaches, ringing in...
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Menstrual Disorders: Medications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
There are a number of different medicines prescribed for menstrual disorders.Common Pain Relievers for CrampsNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs... Read more »
Scientists seek to ease menstrual migraines
Texas researchers say oral contraceptives paired with other prescription drugs may reduce or even eliminate migraine headaches associated with... Read more »
Painful menstrual periods
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Painful menstrual periods are periods in which a woman experiences crampy lower abdominal pain, sharp pain that comes and goes, aching pain, or... Read more »
Frova may prevent menstrual migraines
Over half of the women in a recent trial never developed a menstrual migraine if they took Frova two days before the start of their period and kept... Read more »
Menstrual periods: heavy, prolonged, or irregular
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative Names Irregular menstruation; Heavy, prolonged, or irregular periods; Menorrhagia; Polymenorrhea; Metrorrhagia and other... Read more »
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