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
Is this already menopause? – That’s what many women ask themselves when they suddenly sleep worse than before, sweat more or when their periods become more irregular. As early as the mid-30s, the hormone balance in a woman’s body slowly begins to change. However, the first noticeable effects of these changes usually do not appear … Trouble-free Through Menopause
Introduction The first visit to the gynaecologist is an exciting moment for many young women, which brings with it numerous questions and is often accompanied by fears. The reasons for taking advantage of this first visit can be very different. For example, young people may be urged to do so by their parents, others may … The first visit to the gynaecologist
What questions are you asked? Before the actual examination, the gynaecologist will have a conversation with the patient in which the first essential questions are clarified. If desired, especially in the case of young patients or those who are particularly shy before the visit to the gynaecologist, it is also possible to have just one … What questions are you asked? | The first visit to the gynaecologist
How do I ask the question about the pill? Since the pill is a prescription-only drug, the question of a pill prescription is a frequent reason for visiting the gynaecologist. The reason for the desired issue of the prescription is primarily the contraception, but also the improvement of the skin condition in case of severe … How do I ask the question about the pill? | The first visit to the gynaecologist
Hot flashes occur suddenly and are ascending. They usually disappear as quickly as they occurred. Sometimes it occurs only once a day, but on other days up to 40 times. As different as hot flushes seem and can occur, so different can their cause be. In addition to the classic menopausal hot flushes, numerous other … Hot flashes
Duration of hot flashes Depending on the cause of the hot flashes, such a phase can last longer or shorter. As the name suggests, menopausal hot flashes can be a problem for years. They are wave-like, which means that there are also phases of normal temperature sensation. In the presence of cancer, hot flushes can … Duration of hot flashes | Hot flashes
Hot flushes in men While in women a lack of estrogen is usually described as the cause of hot flashes, men with hot flashes suffer from a testosterone deficiency in most cases. The male sex hormone also presumably influences the hypothalamic temperature reaction, so that effects analogous to the effect of estrogen occur. The hypothalamus … Hot flushes in men | Hot flashes
What are the psychological causes? In general, stress by activating the autonomic nervous system (sympathetic nervous system or “fight or flight” system) can lead to hot flashes. These can then be assigned to specific situations with a detailed anamnesis and detect a psychological cause for the hot flushes. Stress can generally be perceived as negative … What are the psychological causes? | Hot flashes
The prognosis If the symptoms are climacteric hot flushes as part of the hormonal change in the course of the menopause, the prognosis is very favorable: All symptoms usually disappear again after the new hormonal situation has settled down, i.e. after about 3-5 years. In a few exceptional cases, the symptoms last a little longer … The prognosis | Hot flashes
Synonyms Dysmenorrhea; menstrual pain The term “menstrual pain” (pain during menstruation/period) refers to the occurrence of mild to severe, pulling abdominal pain that occurs during the rejection of the uterine lining. Introduction Pain during menstruation/period is usually experienced by very young women. Especially young girls who are having their period for the first time may … Pain during menstruation
Frequency Pain during menstruation/period is not uncommon. Every woman suffers at least once during her life from moderate to severe pain during menstruation/period. It is even estimated that about 30 to 50 percent of women suffer from regular pain during menstruation. The so-called “endometriosis” (dislocation of endometrial cells) is the most common cause of secondary … Frequency | Pain during menstruation
