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What are Menstrual Cycle Disorders?
Menstruation occurs, on average, every 28 days. But sometimes hormones get out of whack and menstrual cycle disorders occur. Why?
Menstrual Cycle Disorders 101
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Do Your Breasts Hurt?
Have you experienced lumpy or painful breasts? While your first thoughts are probably fear that you have breast cancer, the fact is that you probably don't. The more likely cause is benign fibrocystic breast disease. Get the facts about breast lumps!
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Do You Have Ovarian Cysts?
Wednesday August 27, 2008
Have you ever been diagnosed with ovarian cysts? Ovarian cysts are common during the reproductive years. Fortunately, ovarian cysts are almost always harmless. However, they frequently don't feel harmless since women who have ovarian cysts often experience a great deal of pain. Find out why ovarian cysts cause so much worry and learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of ovarian cysts.
Why Am I Bleeding So Much?
Tuesday August 26, 2008
Many times during a woman's reproductive life we worry when we experience heavy menstruation during our menstrual cycles. Heavy bleeding frequently occurs during the final two to three years of our reproductive lives before we transition from perimenopause to menopause, as well as during the first few years following the onset of our periods during puberty. Learn more about the causes of abnormal uterine bleeding.
If I'm Not Pregnant, Then Why Hasn't My Period Started?
Monday August 25, 2008
One of the questions I'm asked most often is "Why is my period late?" Although, pregnancy is the most common cause of absence of menstruation (amenorrhea), many times, the women will also assure me that they are definitely not pregnant. So, what else can cause an absence of menstruation?
No Sex Drive - Is there sex after hysterectomy?
Tuesday August 19, 2008
Women's Health Forums : "I had an abdominal hysterectomy back in September. I kept both ovaries so I am not experiencing any menopausal symptoms. My problem is my libido or sex drive is gone and it is really bothering me. Has anyone experienced a lack of sex drive? I would appreciate any input or suggestions." - Diane
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