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Stress Therapy can Restore Fertility: Study

...ty. The study looked at women, who had not had a menstrual period for more than six months due to "functional hypothamalic amenorrhea," which is caused by a long-term reduction in hormones that trigger ovulation. If the results are supported by a larger study, Berga said "we will have very strong evidence ...

Gap Exists between Medical School Teaching and Physician’s Practic

...he-dark white beads) and monitor the length of her menstrual cycle. Research has shown that the Standard Days Method is 95 percent effective in preventing pregnancy. Another new method relies on the presence or absence of cervical secretions, but does not require the analysis and charting of secretions requ...

Madhya Pradesh Doctors Remove 15-yr-old Dead Foetus

...ceived two years after her marriage. But since her menstrual cycle started in the seventh month of her pregnancy, her family members thought she had a miscarriage and the foetus, which they thought was a tumour, remained in the womb. On not conceiving again, the poor Dalit family took it as their fate and th...

Breast Milk: The Mother of All Milk for Infants

...bsolute breast feeding, sans any formula food, the menstrual period is delayed, which helps in natural spacing of pregnancies. Not widely known is the fact that the very lactation process is a metabolic activity that uses up nearly 200 to 500 calories per day, akin to a heavy exercise work out. This benefits...

Dealing with IBS

...Family Physicians stress, large meals, travel and menstrual cycles may contribute to symptoms of IBS.The academy advises eating a healthy diet with plenty of insoluble fiber that would include lots of vegetables, fruits and whole grains each day. In addition the group advises stress reduction. Irritable bow...

Extra Vaginal Bleed After ‘C’ Section Can be Prevented By Contraceptive Pils

...rean sections can prevent vaginal bleeding between menstrual cycles.// Researchers at the Osaka University Gr...ptive pills could prevent vaginal bleeding between menstrual cycles after a caesarean section. The further explained that the anatomic defects at the site of the...

Migraine in women

... to occur. Medications used in the prevention of menstrual migraine include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory dr...f other migraines also are effective in preventing menstrual migraine. In some patients, menstrual migraines also may be managed with hormonal manipulation using...

Female Athletes at Risk of Stress Fractures

...ume, they release fewer hormones, which slows down menstrual cycles. This decreases estrogen in the body, which...internal factors such as excessive foot pronation, menstrual function and bone mineral density have been found to be associated with this condition. Reinking s...

16 Common Myths About Breast Cancer

...hedule their exam for the first two weeks of their menstrual cycle, when their breasts are less tender. If you find mammograms are painful, talk to the technologist performing it. The amount of compression used can vary, so the technologist can ease up on the squishing if it’s unbearable. Just keep in mind tha...

Low Doses of Anti-Depressant May Help PMS

...raline taken for two weeks before the onset of the menstrual period may be an effective and well-tolerated trea...ategies was taking medication daily throughout the menstrual cycle. The other was waiting until PMS symptoms begin to start medication each cycle, which is known...

Hormones and the Skin: the Role Hormones Play as We Age

...n with hormonal acne also may experience irregular menstrual cycles, obesity, infertility or diabetes. It’s vitally important for these women to consult with their physician, as a blood test can determine the cause of these symptoms and the best treatment option.” Pregnancy As a woman enters her child-bearin...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome More Prevalent in Overweight Women

...usually high. Symptoms may include irregular or no menstrual periods, acne and excess hair growth. In addition ...c ovary syndrome, at least by obtaining a detailed menstrual history and a careful clinical evaluation of hyperandrogenic symptoms, should be conducted routinely...

Menstruation Increases Chances Of Sports Injury

...tudy by a Swedish researcher on the effects of the menstrual cycle on sportswomen has suggested that injuries are more likely to occur when they have their period. The// researcher Inger Jacobson connects the incidence of injuries to cyclic hormonal fluctuations causing the levels of relaxin (a hormone which r...

Steroid Use Linked to Crimes

...ess. For women, they can cause facial hair growth, menstrual problems, male-pattern baldness and a deeper voice. In adolescents growth can be stunted. Steroid abusers also show depression, extreme mood swings, delusions, impulsiveness, paranoid jealousy, extreme irritability, and impaired judgment. The peo...

Iron Deficiency can Cause Dark Circle Under Eyes

...ffects women more than men - partly because of the menstrual cycle." The best sources of iron include liver (although it is not recommended during pregnancy), lean red meat including venison, egg yolks, dried and tinned beans including baked beans, lentils and chickpeas. Other good sources include soya mi...

Obese Women Have Reduced Risk of Developing Breast Cancer Before Menopause

... High BMI can be associated with irregular or long menstrual cycles and the development of polycystic ovary syn... of breast cancer and the characteristics of their menstrual cycle. Follow-up questionnaires that included questions about breast cancer and benign breast diseas...

Children of Bhopal Gas Victims Suffer from Deformity

...nt women exhibited diminished foetal movements and menstrual disturbances. Foetuses that survived the gas disaster suffered from severe malformations. Birth defects continue to occur among families affected by the gas leak and contamination of water at a higher-than-average rate even now. Union Carbide alleg...

Obesity may Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer in Pre-menopausal Women

...at a high BMI could result in irregular or lengthy menstrual cycles. It could also cause gynecological problems and the reduction in the levels of the female hormones that are associated with the development of breast cancer. The lowered levels of female hormones may be the reason behind reduction in breast ca...

Mifepristone Reliable For Treating Uterine Fibroids

...mors cause iron-deficiency anemia due to excessive menstrual bleeding, and deeply impact the quality of life fo...distressed were you by: heavy bleeding during your menstrual period, feeling tightness or pressure in your pelvic area, or feeling fatigued' Researchers asses...

Testosterone Decline in Men Linked to Lifestyle, Increases in Obese Girls

...his is when the complex interactions governing the menstrual cycle are being established, excess testosterone during this time could impact the future reproductive health of women,” said Dr. Christopher R. McCartney, lead author of the study. “Though, the long-term implications of elevated testosterone during ...

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