For women, the wisdom you acquire with age is often offset by the physical discomfort your body seems determined to inflict upon you. Many women who’re unluckily enough to have irregular periods can still have menstrual cramps to deal with as well. The situation can be made worse for approximately one in ten women who [...]
Mamá, ¿sabías que la lactancia es un método anticonceptivo natural? Cuando comienzas a lactar a tu bebé, tu ciclo reproductivo entra en un periodo de descanso. Mientras más tiempo lactes a tu bebé, más tiempo pasará sin que tengas periodos menstruales. Es totalmente normal que una mujer que amamanta a su bebé a tiempo completo no tenga menstruación de 6 meses hasta un año después del parto. Pero, ¿por qué es así? La acción frecuente de mamar de tu pequeño estimula la liberación de hormonas que detienen la ovulación, por lo tanto no hay menstruación. Por lo general, la primera menstruación, después del parto, de una mujer que lacta frecuentemente se pospone hasta pasados los seis meses. Suele ocurrir así ya que es para ese tiempo cuando se suele introducir los alimen
Japanese scientists have found that menstrual blood can be used to repair heart damage.
Scientists gathered cells called mesenchymal cells (MMCs) from menstrual blood donated by nine women and cultivated it for about a month. After the cells were put together in a culture with cells from the hearts of rats, about 20 percent of the cells began beating spontaneously and eventually formed sheets of heart muscle tissue.
The success rate was 100 times higher than the 0.2 percent rate for stem cells taken from human bone marrow.
Another set of experiments showed that live rats that had suffered heart attacks improved after being implanted with the MMCs.
Whether a woman manages to give up smoking depends on her menstrual cycle, claim experts at University of Minnesota. The study conducted by the scientists involved 200 women trying to quit smoking. Half of the volunteers was in the “follicular” part of the cycle (just after menstruation ended and before ovulation), and the other half – in the “luteal” part (after ovulation and before the next menstruation started). 86% of women from the first group started to smoke again in one month, while only 66% of women from the second group did. So, it means, that it’s more likely to give up smoking successfully, if you start quitting the bad habit a few days before the period. Researchers suppose, that ovarian hormones play an important role in giving up smo
Monitora a saúde das mulheres. Calcula o dia da ovulação, mostra dados sobre cada dia de seu ciclo mestrual, prediz o sexo das crianças e a data do nascimento. Possui calendário, ciclos irregulares, estatísticas, exportação de dados, impressão e proteção com senha. Hospedagem: EasyshareTamanho: 7 MB
Leo aquí que la sangre de la menstruación ha sido estudiada por investigadores japoneses de la Universidad de Keio y del Instituto Nacional para la Salud y Desarrollo Infantil, encontrando que podría emplearse para tratar corazones dañados.Estos investigadores cultivaron un tipo de célula que sólo se encuentra en la sangre menstrual y la combinaron con células cardiacas de ratas. Al cabo de 20 días, el 20% de las células menstruales comenzaron a latir acompasadas, formando una capa de músculo cardiaco. Este logro podría suponer una buena noticia para aquellos que sufren de otras enfermedades, como la distrofia muscular.
Ladies, we all want to lose a little weight, but it can get complicated because of our menstrual cycle. There are many ups and downs, days of bloating, days the body doesn't want to move, etc.What if there were a way to learn exactly when your body burns the most fat?Wouldn't you pay a high price for that precious nugget?Muscle & Fitness Magazine did an article on the female fat cycle. And according to researchers from Australia, all women are equal and alike during certain times of their menstrual cycle. For instance, one study found that,"the female body burns much more fat, especially during high-intensity aerobic exercise, during the luteal phase of your menstrual cycle than it does during the follicular phase."In other words, you will lose more weight during days 14-28 of your per
With menstruation period or say that the biggest event of puberty. He is a normal and healthy part of being female, that girls must be prepared for and not be intimidated. The women began their menstruation cycle during puberty, usually at the age of 12 or 13, but may begin at any time between 8 and 16.In the menstrual cycle, also known as menstruation or monthly, it is only one part of the menstrual cycle. That day, 28 - a long process that occurs in all healthy women who are not yet in their menopause. In the menstrual cycle covers all aspects of the female reproductive system, such as the uterus, cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes and vagina. In the menstrual cycle is the body in preparation for pregnant women. A cycle tends to be more or less than 28 days and begins on the first day peri
The Omega-3 fatty acids are also known as essential fatty acids. They are vital to human health but cannot be manufactured by the body. Because of this reason, omega-3 fatty acids must be obtained from food. Omega 3 fatty acid, vital elements of the human body are very efficient in preventing and treating numerous medical [...]
Do you suffer from vaginal irritation or are you allergic to over the shelf menstrual pads? Have you heard about Organic Cotton Cloth Menstrual/Postpartum Pads. Unlike all the disposable pads on the pharmacy shelves which contain dioxin and other bleaching residues, these Sckoon Organic Cotton Cloth Menstrual/Postpartum Pads are chemical free, naturally dyed and made [...]
I did a post on reusable and washable Organic Cotton Cloth Menstrual/Postpartum Pads in my health blog and thought it would interest you ladies here. I know it may sound strange to use 'washable' menstrual pads as all of us are taught how to use disposable ones since we are young girls. Perhaps let's take a closer look at our traditional disposable menstrual pads.First of all, we need to ask the benefits of Organic Cotton Cloth Menstrual/Postpartum Pads?Do you know that the most major brands of menstrual pads on the supermarket or pharmacy contain dioxin, a known carcinogen and has been linked to cervical cancer, breast cancer, endometriosis, and immune system suppression. Regular exposure can cause vaginal irritation and yeast infection. In addition, pesticides contained in disposable pad
More than 80% of the people in the age group of 12 -14 suffer from acne. Acne is basically an inflammatory skin disorder that stems from the skin’s sebaceous glands and its hair follicles. Acne is the term used to refer to pimples and deeper pustules associated with clogged pores.
The reason boys and girls of the age group 12-14 develop acne is the high levels of hormones in their bodies at this age. This in turn leads to the production of large quantities of sebum.
It is this sebum that clogs pores and forms pimples. And if these pimples get infected, you find a pustule on your face. As these hormones don’t disappear after adolescence, women tend to suffer from premenstrual acne because of the release of progesterone after ovulation.
In addition to the increased hormonal levels in women, it has been found out that ethnicity and oral contraceptives too prove to have an impact on premenstrual acne.
Age too is a factor as 50% of women over the age of 35 tend to suffer from a h
This supplement is a boon for women who experience the trauma of menstrual cramps every month. It is known by its name because its light yellow flowers open at dusk. The oil of evening primrose is very rich in polysaturated comega-6 fatty acids, which are necessary fatty acids that body needs to complete numerous functions including insulin absorption, regulating the heart, and regulating mood. The body does not manufacture these fatty acids on its own, so they have to be taken as food or food supplements. Aside from the omega-6 fatty acids, evening primrose oil has linoleic acid and gamma-linolenic acid (“GLA”). Both of these acids are very important and very beneficial to general well-being. GLA accounts for most of the supplement's therapeutic effects. Eczema: One of the leading uses of evening primrose oil is to treat eczema, an allergic skin condition that may develop if the body has trouble converting fats derived from food into GLA. In a study of 60 people with eczema GLA
Dry eyes are a very common symptom among many women today. New research suggests that dry eyes may be related to to women's monthly cyclical changes in hormone levels, in particular, related to their estrogen levels. This research suggests that the estrogen peak (seen above) which occurs during the follicular phase is associated with impairment of tear production resulting in ocular dryness and inflammation. References:Versura P, Fresina M, Campos EC. Ocular surface changes over the menstrual cycle in women with and without dry eye. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2007 Jul;23(7):385-90.
Every month I have fears of menstrual cramps. I go through the trauma of these spasmodic pains in my lower abdomen at the begining of my period. It is one of the most common problem faced by 70% women world over every month. Earlier doctors used to dismiss this pain as psychological and prescribed pain killers or tranquilizers. But today gynecologists and researchers have come a long way in fully understanding menstrual cramps and the degree of pain women experience each month like me.Menstrual cramps do tend to ease off within a day or two but who wants 48 hours of misery if it can be avoided. I use the following self-help remedies that provide some relief.Take a hot bath. The hot water will relax the muscles of your uterus relieving you from cramps.Put a hot pad on your stomach or on your mid lower back. I use the hot water bag and put it alternately on your belly and back.Drink something hot. Drink some herbal or ginger tea and lie down and be comfortable.Before and during your peri
Many women report an increase in the frequency of migraine headaches in occurrence with the perimenstrual period. Many patients that I have seen used to call any severe headache they had a ‘migraine headache’. However, migraine headaches have some unique qualities which distinguish them from other headaches such as tension headaches.What are some of the symptoms of migraine headaches?1. Migraine headaches are most commonly on one side of your head vs tension headaches which are bilateral.2. Migraine headaches often have a throbbing quality.3. Migraine headaches are often accompanied by either sensitivity to noise, light, smell or various combinations of these.4. Migraine headaches are often preceded by a prodrome which can include change in mood or fatigue.6. Many patients who have migraine headaches often notice that it is preceded by an aura which can include blind spots in their vision called scotomas, or they may see flashing colorful lights.7. Migraine headaches are often incl
study involving nearly 3,500 women in several countries suggests that Chinese herbs might be more effective in relieving menstrual cramps than drugs, acupuncture or heat compression.
Australia-based researchers said herbs not only relieved pain, but reduced the recurrence of the condition over three months, according to the Cochrane Library journal.Some of these include Chinese angelica root (danggui), Szechuan lovage root (chuanxiong), red peony root (chishao), white peony root (baishao), Chinese motherwort (yimucao), fennel fruit (huixiang), nut-grass rhizome (xiangfu), liquorice root (gancao) and cinnamon bark (rougui).Sources:Reuters October 17, 2007
study involving nearly 3,500 women in several countries suggests that Chinese herbs might be more effective in relieving menstrual cramps than drugs, acupuncture or heat compression.
Australia-based researchers said herbs not only relieved pain, but reduced the recurrence of the condition over three months, according to the Cochrane Library journal.Some of these include Chinese angelica root (danggui), Szechuan lovage root (chuanxiong), red peony root (chishao), white peony root (baishao), Chinese motherwort (yimucao), fennel fruit (huixiang), nut-grass rhizome (xiangfu), liquorice root (gancao) and cinnamon bark (rougui).Sources:Reuters October 17, 2007
Menorrhagia is a medical condition that refers to heavy menstrual bleeding.
It is a common condition that women will undergo at some point throughout their lives. This condition is also known as hypermenorrhea.
Heavy menstrual bleeding in this condition refers to excessive flow and duration of the bleeding at regular intervals of [...]
Are you having problems with your menstrual cycle? Are your menstrual days very painful? It’s time that you get an appointment with a doctor, and got yourself checked with a thyroid evaluation test. Hypothyroidism can be one of the reasons for irregular periods and other menstrual problems. Hypothyroidism is caused due to the malfunctioning of the thyroid gland in the body. When the thyroid gland produces inadequate amount of thyroxin in the body, it is called hypothyroidism.
What are the symptoms of which indicate that you have menstrual problems because of hypothyroidism? Well, you need to scrutinize the length of the cycle and the frequency of bleeding.
Not only young women but older women also face problems with their menstrual cycles specially when they are close to menopause phase. Menopause is natural process which is specific to a woman’s body. As the years go by, women experience a slow down in the menstrual bleeding which normally ends at the ag
Menstrual cramps are the cramping in the lower abdomen, back, or thighs. You may also have headaches, diarrhea or constipation, nausea, dizziness, or fainting. This happens usually in the first or second day of the menstrual cycle. These are caused contractions of the uterus as it expels its unneeded contents, and also by the passage of clotted blood through the cervix.Menstrual Cramps are also known as Dysmenorrhea, Menorrhagia, Amenorrhea, or Heavy menstrual bleeding. This disorder is traceable to a debilitated and toxic condition of the system in general and of the sex organs in particular due to a wrong diet, wrong style of living and nervous exhaustion.How To Reduce The Menstrual Pain Naturally?The diet factor is of the utmost importance. Fruits and salads , nature’s body-cleansing and health-restoring foods, must be taken to restore the balance.The sufferer from menstrual disorders should begin with an all-fruit diet for about 2-5 days depending on her condition. In this regime
1. Gingerroot tea can help relieve menstrual cramps. To make it, slice a handful of gingerroot and simmer it in water for 15 minutes. 2. Take Magnesium Rich Foods like Black beans, Broccoli, Peanuts, Okra, Soy Milk, Spinach, Whole Grain Cereal, Whole Wheat Bread. 3. Calcium helps maintain normal muscle tone and helps prevent cramps and pain so you can take Calcium Supplements or food rich in Calcium like Milk, Sardines, Yoghurt, Salmon, Tofu, Beans, Almonds etc. 4. Have a tablespoon of Aloe Vera gel with two pinches of black pepper thrice a day. 5. Drink chamomile tea to get relief from stomach cramps. 6. Say NO to Caffeine.
Irregular menstrual cycle refers to a change in regular menstrual periods or menses.
Menses is a natural way of cleaning of the uterus and vagina of sperm and bacteria that are carried.
A menstrual cycle is measured from the start of one menses to the start of another.
Mostly it ranges anywhere from 21 [...]
Irregular menstrual cycle refers to a change in regular menstrual periods or menses.
Menses is a natural way of cleaning of the uterus and vagina of sperm and bacteria that are carried.
A menstrual cycle is measured from the start of one menses to the start of another.
Mostly it ranges anywhere from 21 [...]
Menstruation is also called menses (periods).
It is part of the menstrual cycle.
Menstrual cycle is the body’s way of preparing you (woman) for pregnancy.
When you, as a girl, get your first menstrual period, known as menarche, then it will be one of the many physical signs that you are turning into a [...]
Menstruation is also called menses (periods).
It is part of the menstrual cycle.
Menstrual cycle is the body’s way of preparing you (woman) for pregnancy.
When you, as a girl, get your first menstrual period, known as menarche, then it will be one of the many physical signs that you are turning into a [...]
Nunca en mi vida imaginé que vería un disfraz como este.La mezcla de humor negro y mal gusto que se requieren para tener esta ocurrencia debe ser un record especial."Ninja Tampón Sangriento"Fuente: Trespasitos
In the medical world, it is known as dysmenorrhoea. Common women simply refer to them as cramps or painful menstruation. Men obviously found women in menstrual pain to be fascinating and at times irritating. Women should not bother too much about men’s views on this since they really have no idea what you are really going through. Maybe it is best that women would take the opportunity to explain to the other opposite sex what menstrual pain is all about. Tell them that painful menstruation is excruciating, it is a feeling of sharp intermittent aching pain felt in the pelvis or lower abdomen. Discuss it openly and they would understand sooner or later. Medical records have shown that menstrual pain affects approximately 50% of menstruation women and 10% from this 50 would be suffering in extreme pain for a number of days. It is one of the leading causes of lost time for women in workplaces and higher learning institutions. Men
Menstrual cramps(dysmenorrhea)may occur just before or at the beginning of menstrual and continue for 1-2 days.Cramps are often caused by hormonal changes.Try this tips to relieve your menstrual crampsProvide heat to the abdominal area or lower back with a heating pad or warmth bath. Eat food high in vitamins B6(bananas,broccoli,lentis).....
Menstral Symbian Application By Mihai PredaAlso called an ovulation calendar, Menstral tracks women's menstrual cycles and indicates the fertile days. It runs on any mobile phone. Menstral records information about past cycles, and allows easy access to past data for consultation.It shows cycle statistics, like the shortest cycle and the average cycle length.It predicts future cycles based on past data - this is useful for finding out in what cycle phase one will be at some future point in time. It shows color-coded fertility information, which can be used to either help conception, or to avoid it. Nevertheless, Menstral does not represent a contraception method. The multi-language version supports these languages: Bosanski, ÄŒeÅ¡tina, Deutsch, English, Español, Italiano, Lietuvių, Polski, Română, РуÑÑкий, SlovenÅ¡Äina, SlovenÄina, Srpski, Türkçe, УкраїнÑька.Menstral is freeware; it is fully functional, and you don't have to pay anything for using it.If you
If your periods are irregular, what could you suspect?There are many disorders that could lead to the problems. What is the menstrual cycle actually? This is the prepartion to become pregnant, usually repeating monthly. Menstruation is the ridding of old tissue, after non-fertilized oocyte (egg) had passed uterus. That tissue engorged with blood looks like the bloody discharge form vagina.Missing periods or too frequent ones as well as painful periods or unpredictable menstrual bleedings are named menstrual irregularities. Let's check most common:
MENSTRUAL DIFFICULTIESMenstrual difficulties are a plague for many women whether it is the agony of premenstrual tension or the inconvenience of excess or irregular flow. These conditions should be diagnosed by a gynecologist or family doctor in any case, but either as a primary treatment or adjunct treatment, pressure on acupuncture sites can be useful. The first point is ankle-foot point 6 fig. 72Fig. 72Ankle-foot point 6Spleen 6Located four fingerbreadth above the medial malleolus or the inner rounded ankle bone at the middle of the inside aspect of the leg. See also figs. 39, 58 and 81.Additional points for menstrual difficulties are knee point 5 fig 53 and abdomen point 3 fig, 74. bilateral point should be pressed and massaged on both sides.Fig. 73Knee point 5Spleen 9Located at a level three fingerbreadth below the lower level of the knee cap the intersection of an imaginary line traveling vertically along the middle of the inside of the leg. See also fig. 31If one is prone to pre
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For the past three days I have had menstrual like cramps. These cramps are the worst I have ever had. They disappointed me because I had no contractions afterwards. I refuse to take tylenol at this point because I heard that pain medication can inhibit labor. I am insane I know!
I asked around what to do to relieve the cramping and of course the best advice came from my sister-in- law. She suggested I soak in a warm bath. If they go away they are nothing. If it is true labor, the bath will help labor intensify more quickly.
I also tried walking, which helped me and of course, a massage.
The cramps are gone for now and I feel much better. Going to physical therapy also helped relieve the tension and cramping.
Menstrual / Vaginal Bleeding : A Mnemonic
On the first day of my Gyn-Obs clerkship rotations during the second year med-school days, as I stood behind a resident observing, she told me that the first patient was a follow-up case of a PV Bleed. I felt dumb then when I asked - "What's PV?" - he he, but yeah, I was only in my second year ...so maybe we can discount that a bit ! (PV = Per Vaginal
It's just amazing how Ricardo Arjona plays with words and composes a piece of Art with them. Only he could write a song about women and menstrual cycles and sound like poetry. He is one of the the best Latin American composers."Adentro" is probably one of the best albums of Arjona, all the songs are excellent, specially "Mojado" which is about a political issue. I've been waiting for this album and now it is finally here. The combination of genres and lyrics is very good, especially in "Iluso" (one of my favorites of "Adentro"). "Para que me quieras como quiero" is also a good one.
(April 25, 2008 - Insidermedicine) From Tokyo - Menstrual blood cells may be another source of cells that can be used to generate new tissue similar to stem cells. Copyright (c) 2008 Insidermedicine
