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Dysfunctional uterine bleeding(DUB) is abnormal bleeding from the vagina that is not due to a physical(anatomical) cause.Anovulatory bleeding; Bleeding- dysfunctional uterine; DUB; Abnormal uterine bleeding.DUB may be caused by an imbalance of hor...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 5, 2008
Bleeding or spotting between periods is a common problem. Changes in the balance of female hormones or physical changes in a woman's reproductive organs are the most common causes.
Source:StayWell
I just started taking birth control pills to help regulate premenopausal periods. I've had breakthrough bleeding now for a month. How long and how heavy is normal for breakthrough bleeding?
Source:StayWell
Bleeding refers to the loss of blood. Bleeding can happen inside the body(internally) or outside the body(externally).
Source:ADAM
Date:January 15, 2009
Detailed information on bleeding/clotting disorders, including hemophilia, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, and thrombosis
Source:StayWell
Call 911 if you can't stop the bleeding or the victim shows signs of shock.External bleeding occurs when the body's protective skin is broken. In severe cases, blood loss may place the victim's life in danger. Direct pressure and elevation usually stop bleeding, even the rush of blood from an artery.
Source:StayWell
Chemotherapy can make your blood less able to clot. This happens because the treatment reduces the number of platelets (clotting agents) in your blood. As a result, your risk of bruising and bleeding increases. To help prevent problem bleeding, use the tips on this handout.
Source:StayWell
Intermenstrual bleeding is bleeding from the uterus that occurs between menstrual periods.Bleeding between periods; Intermenstrual bleeding; Spotting; Metrorrhagia.Normal menstrual flow lasts about 4 days, produces a total blood loss of 30 to...
Source:ADAM
Date:June 26, 2008
Irregular menstruation; Heavy, prolonged, or irregular periods; Menorrhagia; Polymenorrhea; Metrorrhagia and other menstrual conditions.The menstrual cycle is not the same for every woman. On average, menstrual flow occurs every 28 days(...
Source:ADAM
Date:December 12, 2008
One thing they can do, however, is stop using an IUD, which can often cause heavier bleeding.Women should seek care from a gynecologist, family practitioner or internist for menstrual irregularities. Depending on the problem, various tests and pro...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Detailed information on the most common menstrual conditions, including premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, and menorrhagia
Source:StayWell
Many women experience absent, short, skipped or irregular menstrual periods at some point in their lives. The most common reason for missed, skipped or irregular periods is pregnancy, often an unexpected or unplanned pregnancy.
Source:StayWell
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding is irregular, abnormal uterine bleeding that is not caused by a tumor, infection, or pregnancy.Dysfunctional uterine bleeding(DUB) is a disorder that occurs most frequently in women at the beginning and end of their ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Detailed information on menorrhagia, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment
Source:StayWell
It's normal for menstrual flow and duration to vary somewhat from period to period. If you have a repeated, long-lasting increase in monthly flow then you should be evaluated by a doctor. About ten percent of women have heavy periods, also called "menorrhagia." Some of the more common causes include hormone changes, thyroid problems, growths or other changes in the uterus, problems with your blood's ability to clot, or a pelvic infection.
Source:StayWell
Detailed information on menorrhagia, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment
Source:StayWell
Primary infertility describes couples who have never been able to become pregnant after at least 1 year of unprotected sex(intercourse).Secondary infertility describes couples who have been pregnant at least once, but have not been able to become ...
Source:ADAM
Date:March 17, 2009
Detailed information on infertility, including causes, diagnosis, and treatment
Source:StayWell
Detailed information on the risk factors of infertility for men and women For women - general factors that can affect the ability to ovulate, conceive, or deliver a child successfully include the following:
Source:StayWell
What is the relationship between stress and infertility? Joan Bengtson, M.D., is assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive biology at Harvard Medical School and a member of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproduction at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Source:StayWell
Infertility is the failure to conceive a pregnancy after attempting for at least one full year. In primary infertility, pregnancy has never occurred.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Infertility is the failure of a couple to conceive a pregnancy after trying to do so for at least one full year. In primary infertility, pregnancy has never occurred.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Infertility is the failure of a couple to conceive a pregnancy after trying to do so for at least one full year. In primary infertility, pregnancy has never occurred.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Hot flashes, experienced by large numbers of women and some men as a result of surgical, chemical, or age-in duced changes in estrogen levels, are characterized by a rapid rise and discharge of heat with perspiration, discomfort, and possible redn...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Does acupuncture help with menopause symptoms like hot flashes? Diana Post, M.D., is an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and a member of the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Source:StayWell
It's not just women: Men undergoing androgen deprivation therapy can have hot flashes, too. Treatment options include medication and hormone replacement.
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A study by the National Institutes of Health found that black cohosh, an herb marketed to treat hot flashes, performed no better than a placebo.
Source:StayWell
Hot flashes were believed to be responsible for disruptions in sleep in menopausal women, but a study found that half the participants had a primary sleep disorder, such as sleep apnea or periodic limb movements.
Source:StayWell
What medical conditions other than menopause can cause hot flashes?
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Mood disorders are mental disorders characterized by periods of depression, sometimes alternating with periods of elevated mood.While many people go through sad or elated moods from time to time, people with mood disorders suffer from severe or pr...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Detailed information on the most common types of mood disorders, including major depression, manic depression (bipolar disorder), dysthymia, seasonal affective disorder, and suicide
Source:StayWell
While many other factors influence the level of these chemicals, such as hormones, heredity, drugs, and alcohol, three neurotransmitters—dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin—have been studied in relation to food, and this research h...
Source:Gale Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z
Most people have mood changes now and then. One day they may feel cranky and the next day, they feel great. But with an affective disorder, mood changes aren't so simple. These disorders can cause great emotional pain, and can greatly disrupt your life. Affective disorders can be treated. Talk to your health care provider or a mental health professional. He or she can help.
Source:StayWell
Affective disorders are disorders of your mood. They include depression and bipolar disorder (also called manic-depression). These disorders are often treated with medications and therapy. Your health care provider can give you more information about the treatments that are appropriate for you.
Source:StayWell
Colds and the flu can be passed from one person to another, but did you realize that emotions can be passed just as easily?
Source:StayWell
One of the best ways to respond to other people's emotions is to "reflect" their mood back to them.
Source:StayWell
For many women, the "baby blues" pass quickly. For others, the feelings of sadness don't ease and may become worse.
Source:StayWell
However, it is typical for the medical condition to be compounded by psychological issues such as depression and problems associated with sexual identity. The primary entity concerns dyspareunia, a vaginal pain experienced during sexual intercourse.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Vaginal discomfort can occur even when there is nothing out of the ordinary that you can see or feel in the genital area. Some vaginal pain can be distinguished by whether or not it is made worse by sex.
Source:StayWell
The condition usually develops during puberty and becomes more pronounced as the years go by. However, an inherited tendency, over-production of male hormones(androgens), medication, or disease, can cause it to appear at any age.Women who have hir...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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