From time to time, every woman experiences fluctuations in her menstrual cycle, or period. But skipping two or more periods in a row may indicate a more serious medical condition. Why Should You Worry About Missed Periods? In most women, the lining of the uterus builds up with tissue and blood every month. If you ...
Menopause eventually happens to every woman. Generally, most women experience menopause somewhere between the 48th and 55th year of their life. The common average age of the start of menopause in the United States is 51. However, there are many women that experience the start of menopause much early. Early menopause can be caused by ...
When you need a quick answer to the question, “Am I pregnant?” you will probably head to the local drugstore for a pregnancy test. But which pregnancy test is the best one for you? Is it easy to use or is it more like a college-level science laboratory experiment? Which pregnancy test it the best ...
Jokes are made about menopause and premenstrual syndrome, but any woman who’s experienced either knows they’re no laughing matter, especially when you’re in the throes of PMS or menopausal issues. And here’s the worst part: in menopause, you still deal with PMS! Thought menopause meant no more periods or PMS? Sadly, no. PMS symptoms can ...
Dong quai can work amazingly well as a naturopathic treatment for several medical conditions. In traditional Chinese medicine, or TCM, practitioners recommend it as a virtual panacea for women’s health. TCM theory states that dong quai can ease symptoms of female problems ranging from menstrual cramps and pregnancy complications to menopause and sexual dysfunction. As ...
Identification Abnormal vaginal or uterine bleeding is often mistaken for early or infrequent menstrual cycles. This type of bleeding can come from a number of health problems, mainly dealing with irregular hormonal levels and concerns in the uterus, ovaries or vagina. Spotting is actually a small amount of blood that comes out sporadically. This blood ...
