Sunday, October, 25, 2009

What Is Menorrhagia

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....

View all »

Expert & Community Posts

When to Call the Doctor About Menopause Symptoms

By Toni Hurst , Health Expert

Although menopause is a natural part of what I like to call "growing up" (I hate to use the word... Read more »

HRT for Menopause: Not for Everyone… But Maybe for You?

By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...peri-menopause, with its accompanying symptoms, extra-heavy periods being a common disturbing... Read more »

Go to Posts »

Health Guide

Menstrual Disorders: Complications

...anemia. Although poor diets play a role in many cases, the problem is compounded in women who have heavy periods.Most cases of anemia are mild. Nevertheless, even mild anemia can reduce oxygen... Read more »

Menstrual Disorders: Highlights

Dysmenorrhea Risk FactorsA 2006 review in the British Medical Journal identified risk factors for painful menstrual periods (dysmenorrhea). Risk factors included:Younger age (less than 30... Read more »

Anemia: Introduction

...range in severity from hemorrhoids toheavy menstruation to benign colon polyps to colon cancer. Very heavy periods (menorrhagia) are the most common causes of anemia in premenopausal women.... Read more »

Menstrual Disorders: Causes

CausesMenstrual disorders can be triggered by a number of different factors, such as hormone imbalances, genetic factors, clotting disorders, and pelvic diseases. DysmenorrheaContraction-Causing... Read more »

Menstrual Disorders: References

ReferencesLatthe P, Mignini L, Gray R, Hills R, Khan K. Factors predisposing women to chronic pelvic pain: systematic review. BMJ. 2006;332(7544):749-755.Lethaby AE, Cooke I, Rees M. Progesterone or... Read more »

Images

Bleeding between periods

Related News

The Digital Dentist

February 16, 2007

VENICE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- White, shiny and straight. If you want a better smile or better teeth, now you can see how dental work will... Read summary »

Heart Failure Patients Unrealistic

June 16, 2008

By Kirsten Houmann, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent 1531 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients with heart failure often overestimate their life... Read summary »

Mom?s Diet Can Cause Asthma?

November 20, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A mother who has a diet rich in folate, an important prenatal supplement, could increase the chance that her infant will suffer... Read summary »

Fighting HIV

August 27, 2007

DURHAM, N.C. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- There are more than 1 million people living with HIV right now in the United States. Last year, nearly... Read summary »

Compulsive Clutter?

April 13, 2007

SAN DIEGO (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Shawn Mowad's garage is full of clothes, boxes and papers piled high. In her living room, most of the clutter... Read summary »

Go to News »

Note: All clinical content on this site is physician-reviewed, except material generated by our community members.

Featuring Content From:

By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on SexualHealthConnection.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.