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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for Menstrual cycle
  1. Menstruation (National Library of Medicine)  
    Menstruation, or period, is normal vaginal bleeding that occurs as part of a woman's monthly cycle. Every month, your body prepares for pregnancy. If no pregnancy occurs, the uterus, or womb, sheds ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/menstruation.html - Health Topics
  2. Premenstrual Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... causes PMS. Changes in hormone levels during the menstrual cycle may play a role. These changing hormone levels ... days before your period for at least three menstrual cycles in a row End within four days after ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/premenstrualsyndrome.html - Health Topics
  3. Endometriosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... cycles are short (less than 27 days) Your menstrual cycles are heavy and last more than 7 days You have a lower risk if: You have been pregnant before Your periods started ... include: Painful menstrual cramps, which may get worse over time Pain ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/endometriosis.html - Health Topics
  4. Anabolic Steroids (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... women, it can also cause: Changes in your menstrual cycle (period) Growth of body and facial hair Male- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/anabolicsteroids.html - Health Topics
  5. HIV in Women (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... disease (PID) A higher risk of cervical cancer Menstrual cycle problems A higher risk of osteoporosis A higher ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/hivinwomen.html - Health Topics
  6. Hyperthyroidism (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... cause serious problems with your heart, bones, muscles, menstrual cycle, and fertility. But there are treatments that can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/hyperthyroidism.html - Health Topics
  7. Migraine (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... whose migraines seem to be linked to their menstrual cycle If you have obesity, losing weight may also ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/migraine.html - Health Topics
  8. Reproductive Hazards (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... a woman, a reproductive hazard can disrupt the menstrual cycle. It can cause hormone imbalance, which can raise ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/reproductivehazards.html - Health Topics
  9. Period Pain (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are painful periods? Menstruation, or period, is normal vaginal bleeding that happens as part of a woman's monthly cycle. Many women have painful periods, also called dysmenorrhea. The pain is most often menstrual cramps, which are a throbbing, cramping ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/periodpain.html - Health Topics