CRAMPS ~ UGH!
Normal menstrual cramps may best be described as a dull, cramping, aching, throbbing feeling in the lower abdominal area. Some pain during menstruation is considered normal, but excessive pain is not.
Painfully severe menstrual cramping is medically referred to as dysmenorrhea. The discomfort of this condition can be so bad for some that [...]
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Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, are some physical and emotional changes that generally start to occur a couple weeks before your menstrual cycle begins.
The most common PMS changes include:
acne
bloating
headache
irritability
joint pain
depression
weight gain
crying spells
mood swings
food cravings
breast swell/tender
Hormonal triggers cause these symptoms. And PMS varies woman to woman, with some experience varying changes cycle to cycle.
Most women acknowledge [...]
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Your menstrual cycle is a monthly change within your body in preparation for pregnancy. Typical cycle is around 28 days from start to start, but its not unusual if your cycle happens to be longer or shorter.
When your monthly ovulated egg is not fertilized by sperm in creation of a pregnancy, then your uterus sheds [...]
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Von Willebrand Disease
Von Willebrand Disease, the most common inherited bleeding disorder, has no cure. Both men and women are afflicted with this disease about equally, mild in many cases.
Women with von Willebrand Disease may have heavy menstrual bleeding during their menstruation or period. While both sexes may experience:
bruise easily
bleeding gums
frequent nosebleeds
small cuts that bleed heavily
Most [...]
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A bleeding disorder is a health condition that makes it difficult for you to stop any bleeding. Normally, blood clots by changing from a liquid to a solid in an effort to stop your injury from bleeding continuously. This is called coagulation.
In order for blood to clot, it needs blood cell platelets and clotting factors. [...]
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Heavy, excessive and prolonged (more than 7 days) bleeding during menstruation is called menorrhagia. An imbalance of estrogen and progesterone hormone levels is its most common cause.
However, your heavy menstrual bleeding can also be caused by:
hemophilia
uterine polyps
anticoagulants
uterine fibroids
thyroid conditions
vitamin K deficiency
von Willebrand Disease
A thorough examination by your doctor will help you determine if any [...]
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