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Health NewsClinical Trials Update: March 28, 2007 Clinical Trials Update: April 17, 2007 MS Now Striking Women Much More Often Than Men Search Results 1–9 of 9 Web Pages | See Categories and Related Topics All About Menstruation for Girls - and Guys This article provides teenagers of both genders with an understanding of the woman's reproductive system and what happens during the menstrual cycle.... Details >Nemours FoundationAmenorrhea Amenorrhea — the absence of menstruation — can happen during puberty or later in life. Primary amenorrhea describes a condition in which you haven't had any menstrual periods by age 16. Secondary amen... Details >Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and ResearchBleeding and Clotting Disorders in WomenBleeding and clotting disorders pose important problems for women because of the relationship of these disorders to reproductive issues. These problems include heavy menstrual bleeding (termed menorrh... Details >National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental DisabilitiesDelaying your period through oral contraceptives Menstrual manipulation refers to changing the way you take birth control pills so that you delay or stop menstruation. ... Details >Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and ResearchEndometriosis Brochure Also available in: French Portugese Spanish Endometriosis is a puzzling hormonal and immune disease affecting girls and women in their reproductive years. This brochure overviews symptoms, possible causes, diagnosis, and treatment options, plus... Details >Endometriosis AssociationFAQ: About Menstruation and the Menstrual CycleMenstruation is part of the menstrual cycle (or "period"), which helps a woman's body prepare for the possibility of pregnancy each month. This page provides answers to commonly asked questions about... Details >National Women's Health Information Center, Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesFemale Athlete Triad Some girls who play sports or exercise are at risk for a problem called female athlete triad. Female athlete triad - also known as female athletic triad - is a combination of three conditions: disorde... Details >Nemours FoundationMenstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) Dysmenorrhea is a dull or throbbing pain in the lower abdomen many women experience just before and during their menstrual periods. This overview discusses signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, wh... Details >Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and ResearchWhat is Endometriosis? Also available in: Spanish This document provides information about endometriosis, a chronic disease that affects 5 1/2 million women and girls in the USA and Canada, and millions more worldwide. It occurs when tissue like that... Details >Endometriosis Association
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