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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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Pregnancy Symptoms

...a number of early signs that can signal the need for a pregnancy test or a visit to the doctor. Missed period Most women begin wondering about pregnancy when they have missed their period.... Read more »

Home Pregnancy Tests

...minutes and anytime of the day or night. Some tests boast they can detect a pregnancy the first day of a missed period. But how accurate are these tests? Can you really know if you are pregnant... Read more »

Menopause: Introduction

The ovaries contain between 200,000 and 400,000 follicles, tiny sacks thatcontain the materials needed to produce mature eggs, or ova. The ovaries produce two major female hormones:... Read more »

Endometriosis: Conservative Surgery

Conservative SurgeryThe goal of conservative surgery is to aggressively remove as many endometrial implants and cysts as possible without causing surgical scarring and subsequent adhesions that could... Read more »

Endometriosis: Diagnosis

Although endometriosis is the most commonly diagnosed uterine disorder, it is often misdiagnosed or missed altogether. In a study of women with proven endometriosis, more than half of them... Read more »

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