Medical Questions About Periods

Menstrual cycle: What's normal, what's not - Mayo Clinic

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If you're concerned about your periods, then also make note of the following every month: End date. How long does your period typically last? Is it longer or shorter than usual? Flow. Record the heaviness of your flow. Does it seem lighter or heavier than …

22 Top Questions About Your Menstrual …

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A period is considered late if it’s more than five days past its expected start date. Sometimes a period delay can be due to stress or rapid weight loss. More …

Period problems | Office on Women's Health

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Your periods can also be irregular if your cycle length varies by more than 20 days from month …

Your menstrual cycle and your health | Office on Women's Health

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Your menstrual cycle can tell you a lot about your health. Regular periods between puberty and menopause mean your body is working normally. Period problems like irregular or painful periods may be a sign of a serious health problem. Period problems may also lead to other health problems, including problems getting pregnant.

Answers to Your Top Period Questions - WebMD

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Period Questions You’ve Always Wanted to Ask - Healthline

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8 Questions About Your Period You’ve Always Wanted to Ask 1. Why do we call it menstruation? First up, why the heck do we call it a “menstrual” cycle anyway? …

OB-GYN Questions | Questions to Ask Gynecologist | Everlywell

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Questions to Ask About Menstruation The menstrual cycle, or a woman’s period, typically starts between the ages of 8 and 15 years old, and continues until a woman reaches menopause. Generally, bleeding lasts about three to five days and may be accompanied by symptoms like cramping, food cravings, fatigue, lower back pain, or changes in your mood.

Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your …

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Women who experience chronic or long-term stress may have more severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms or irregular periods. Are there any lifestyle …

Menstrual Problems: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outlook

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Menstrual cycles often bring about a variety of uncomfortable symptoms leading up to your period. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) encompasses the most …

Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding) - Symptoms and causes

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In a normal menstrual cycle, a balance between the hormones estrogen and progesterone regulates the buildup of the lining of the uterus (endometrium), which is shed during menstruation. If a hormone imbalance occurs, the endometrium develops in excess and eventually sheds by way of heavy menstrual bleeding.