The first menstrual bleeding (menarche) begins in the course of puberty. The bleeding is a sign of the beginning of sexual maturity and reproductive ability. From now on, an interplay of hormones is repeated in the body in more or less regular cycles. In young girls as well as in menopausal women, bleeding is often … Menstruation – Everything about the Period
Menstruation, also known as a period, is bleeding that comes from the vagina. The blood comes from the uterus and indicates the shedding of the uterine lining. This bleeding normally lasts between three and seven days. It is a completely normal process and a sign of your health and the maturity of your body. When … The first menstruation
Menstrual bleeding is a sign of a periodic process controlled by many hormones. Disturbances in the regulatory structure can lead to deviations in the strength, duration and regularity of the period. Sometimes it does not occur at all. Read here about the causes behind a missed period and what you can do about it. Primary … Amenorrhea: When the Period Fails to Appear
Homeopathy and period pain – does it fit? Pain before and during the period knows almost every woman. But while some feel only a slight pulling in the abdomen, the days are for others a real ordeal. Cramping abdominal pain, migraine attacks, circulatory problems and mood swings accompany menstruation for many women. To alleviate these … Homeopathy for PMS and Period Pain
Signs of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) can include: from sky-high to sad to death, from energetic to tired and unfocused – the monthly ups and downs of hormones cause many women to experience fluctuations in their physical and mental well-being. The days leading up to the period are not the best for many women. PMS: What … Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms
Try which of the following home remedies will help you. A hot water bottle or a warm bath does many sufferers good. Let it go on the “days” just a little quieter and treat yourself consciously a little time out. Many women swear by decramping plant teas from lady’s mantle, goose cinquefoil or yarrow. Good … Period Pain: Treatment and Medication for Dysmenorrhea
Menstrual cramps are not imaginary. Science has long since discovered what, according to estimates, causes almost every third woman and even every second girl to suffer month after month: prostaglandins are the name of the culprit. 54% of all women suffer from symptoms during their period, such as pain in the lower abdomen, back pain … Period Pain: Pain-Free Through the Days
In childbearing age, non-pregnant women have their menstrual period approximately every three to five weeks. Occasionally, however, additional intermenstrual bleeding occurs outside the cycle, which can have a variety of harmless but also dangerous causes. Therefore, interim bleeding should be taken seriously and clarified by a gynecologist. Bleeding between periods and spotting The blood discharges … Intermediate Bleeding and Spotting
Certainly there are things that a woman prefers to do than to visit the gynecologist. But it is also certain that only regular examinations can detect disorders at an early stage. Therefore, every woman should go for a check-up once a year from the age of 20 at the latest. Tasks of a gynecologist The … Examinations At the Gynecologist
The physical examination takes place on the notorious gynecological chair. Even though its shape is rather off-putting and it – esp. The abdominal wall is relieved by the slight elevation of the upper body, making it soft and easy to palpate; the upholstery of the chair, including in the back, counteracts a hollow back and … Examinations At the Gynecologist: Basic Diagnostics
Depending on the issue, there are a number of other examinations. Their use depends on the various complications or concerns of the patient. Examination Methods Sonography: ultrasound plays an important role in gynecological practice – especially during pregnancy, but also, among other things, when a child is wanted or a tumor is suspected. It can … Examinations At the Gynecologist: Further Examinations
From the age of 40, an average of 0.3 to 0.5 percent of bone mass is lost per year. In the period before and after menopause, the rate of loss increases by an average of 2 to 5 percent per year. Regular exercise and an optimal supply of calcium and vitamin D are essential for … Menopausal Nutrition