During the menstrual cycle, the lining of the uterus builds up in preparation for the fertilization of an egg. If the egg is fertilized, it is implanted in the lining of the uterus. If the egg is not fertilized, the endometrium is shed during...
The main difference between spotting and menstruation involves the amount of vaginal bleeding. Spotting is generally seen as intermittent discharge of blood, while periods are three to five days of vaginal bleeding. Spotting can be a normal part...
From time to time, you may experience a period that comes late or early. This is perfectly normal and most women will experience this due to stress, changes in hormone levels or after pregnancy. The period can also come early due to dieting or...
During the course of your monthly menstrual cycle, there may be times when you need to change the timing of your menstruation. When taking birth control pills, this can be managed by changing the order in which you take your pills, according to...
Post-pill amenorrhea is a condition where a woman does not get a menstrual period after going off birth control pills. This typically isn't a cause for alarm, and usually occurs because the body needs time to adjust back to its natural hormonal...
The first menstrual period, called the menarche, can be a very scary and moving time in a young girl's life. A girl's first period signals the end of childhood and the onset of womanhood. The timing of a female's first period varies from person to...
A girl's first menstrual period marks the time in which she becomes a woman---physically and often emotionally as well. Girls usually first start getting their monthly menstrual periods between 9 and 15 years old. This occurrence is natural and...
It's not possible to get pregnant 4 days before your period, but it is possible to get pregnant 4 days before you thought your period was going to start if you ovulate later than expected in your menstrual cycle. There are only a few days during a...
Overview: Trying to get pregnant can be difficult enough, but trying to get pregnant when you have irregular periods can be frustrating and disappointing. Without a predictable monthly period, it can be hard to guess when you're fertile. Having...
Women are most fertile during the several days that precede ovulation, as well as on the day of ovulation itself. According to several research studies, most women become pregnant when the sperm fertilizes the egg within 5 days of ovulation, says...
Vaginas each have their own unique scent, and this applies to menstruating vaginas as well. This odor is usually mild and not detectable by those around you. Still, occasionally menstrual odor gets strong enough that it becomes problematic and you...
If you've struggled with depression in the past but feel like you've recovered, you should plan ahead for depressive periods just in case. People who've been diagnosed with depression should learn about and know their triggers. For example,...
When you're unable to exercise due to health concerns and conditions, the effects are apparent. Weight gain, a lack of energy, and an increase in blood pressure are all earmarks of inactivity, no matter if you were bedridden due to an injury or...
In the days leading up to your period, you may experience the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome or PMS. Symptoms may include backache, fatigue and cramping. To feel good throughout your period, continue your exercise routine. If discomfort...
Premenstrual syndrome, often referred to as PMS, can wreak havoc on your mental and physical well-being. According to Northern County Psychiatric Associates, between 40 and 80 percent of women are estimated to experience PMS and around 5 percent...
As most women can attest, getting a period during certain situations is very inconvenient. Whether it be due to a tropical vacation, special date or athletic event, many women wish they could skip getting their period for a month. Using hormonal...
If you're experiencing breakthrough bleeding during or after exercise, you probably don't need to worry about it. Spotting occurs fairly commonly in women, usually right before their menstrual periods, and a few women do have breakthrough...
Let's face it--getting a period every month can be a nuisance. For many women willing to take hormonal birth control, the option of suppressing monthly menstruation is available. Although most experts agree that menstrual suppression is safe and...
Signs and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) are common, and most women who experience them need no treatment for them. PMS signs and symptoms are sometimes so mild they can almost go unnoticed, but they can also be strong enough to warrant...
Most women dread the coming of their period, and love to go without it when this won't effect their health. That is why there are contraceptives available now that make it so you can skip this part of your menstrual cycle for large parts of the...
Think you might be pregnant? It can take some women weeks to notice that they're pregnant, but others might notice the first, subtle warning signs as early as a week or two after the egg is fertilized. But, many of the early pregnancy symptoms can...
There is no way of knowing whether cramping and spotting is a concern when triggered by exercise, such a situp. The best course is to assume it's a problem and see your doctor. Abdominal pain can be attributed to normal muscle soreness, but the...
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to the symptoms that women experience prior to getting their period each month. Familydoctor.org lists the following symptoms that occur most frequently: bloating, mood swings, feeling tired, headache, back pain,...
If you're pregnant or have recently given birth, you have a hormone circulating in your bloodstream called prolactin. It's important for two major functions, but your prolactin level can be decreased by a small but powerful molecule.
During the years leading into menopause, also known as perimenopause, you may notice subtle changes in your body. You may experience mood swings, sweating and irregular periods. Additionally, you may gain weight, particularly around the...
When you participate in vigorous forms of exercise, menstruation can stop or become irregular. High-intensity forms of exercise can reduce your hormone levels and stop your period. If you are concerned about not getting your period on a normal...
Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones lose strength and become frail. This leaves them susceptible to fracturing. It is wise to take steps to protect yourself from this disease as fractures can result in chronic pain and other problems. There...
Cold sores are a visible manifestation of the herpes simplex virus type 1. There is no cure for the herpes simplex virus. Once you contract the condition, it remains in your body until certain factors encourage a "flare-up" --usually a cold sore...
It's difficult to pin down a time when you can expect to get your first period. Some girls get it at around 10 years old, but others don't get theirs until they're 16. Still, if you've begun to experience the other signs of puberty, such as hair...
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