Category: menstrual cycle

Hormonal changes, drugs, chronic diseases are some of the reasons for pathological changes in menstruation. Some of these elements may result in heavy periods, while others may cause missed …

It would be wrong to think that menstruation has only to do with fertility. Regular periods indicate adequate levels of hormones and optimal health. Anything that disrupts hormone levels …

The starting of periods is an important event in the life of a female. It happens during puberty, when the body transitions, changes, becomes more like an adult. The …

Spotting is just any vaginal bleeding that happens does not during the periods. It is not a normal phenomenon, though a common thing. Studies show that almost 5% of …

It is always a good idea, for most women, to regularly take contraceptive pills to prevent unplanned pregnancies. However, in practice, it is not possible in some instances. Some …

Usually, the menstrual cycle takes 28 days but not all women are equal. Some of them have irregular periods. The prevalence of irregular menstruation varies from 5% to 35.6% …

Unintended pregnancies are common worldwide, including in the US and EU nations. Almost half of all pregnancies are unintended. Unintended does not necessarily mean unwanted, but it means unplanned. …

Introduction A healthy menstrual cycle is essential for the reproductive health of women. Most women have regular periods which aids them in keeping track of hormonal changes in the …

The menstrual period or just a period is a regular discharge of blood and mucosal tissues from the uterine lining through cervix and vagina. It usually happens every month. …

For years you experienced a regular period cycle that gave you a fairly predictable sense of what you were to experience every month. This doesn’t include just the timing …