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Sinus Headache Heavy Menstruation
Alternative Names
Irregular menstruation; Heavy, prolonged, or irregular periods; Menorrhagia; Polymenorrhea; Metrorrhagia and other menstrual conditions; Abnormal menstrual periods; Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Considerations
The menstrual cycle is not the same for every woman. On average, menstrual flow occurs every 28 days (with most women having cycles between 24 and 34 days), and lasts about 4-7 days.
However, there is a wide variation in timing and duration...
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Headache
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Except perhaps for head colds, headaches are probably the most common human ailment. Three out of four Americans had a headache during the past year,... Read more »
Menstruation: absent
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Absent menstruation means no menstrual flow, or period. Absent menstruation may be:Primary -- no menstruation by age 16Secondary -- menstruation... Read more »
Toxic shock syndrome
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Staphylococcal toxic shock syndromeSymptomsConfusionDiarrheaGeneral ill-feelingHeadachesHigh fever, sometimes accompanied by chillsLow blood... Read more »
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PMDD; Severe PMS Symptoms The symptoms of PMDD are similar to those of PMS. However, they are generally more severe and debilitating and... Read more »
Painful menstrual periods
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Menstruation - painful; Dysmenorrhea; Periods - painful; Cramps - menstrual; Menstrual crampsHome CareThe following steps may allow you to avoid... Read more »
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