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Find answers to frequently asked questions about endometriosis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and management of pelvic pain and other symptoms of this chronic disease. ... Details >
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This page provides answers to commonly asked questions about menstruation, including the onset, length of cycle, possible problems, and when to see a health care professional.... Details >
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a group of symptoms linked to the menstrual cycle. PMS symptoms occur 1 to 2 weeks before your monthly period starts. An online form is offered to help you track your s... Details >
Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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This article provides teenagers of both genders with an understanding of the woman's reproductive system and what happens during the menstrual cycle.... Details >
Amenorrhea — the absence of menstruation — can happen during puberty or later in life. Pregnancy may be your first thought if you miss a period, but there are many reasons why you might not be menstru... Details >
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Most girls have to deal with PMS, cramps, or headaches around the time of their periods. Here are the facts on which period problems are common and normal — and which ones might indicate there's somet... Details >
Menstrual manipulation refers to changing the way you take birth control pills so that you delay or stop menstruation. ... Details >
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This fact sheet provides basic consumer information about endometriosis symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options and includes a list of resources where users can get additional information.... Details >
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health
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Endometriosis is a puzzling hormonal and immune disease affecting girls and women in their reproductive years. Learn about symptoms, possible causes, diagnosis, and treatment options.... Details >
Female athlete triad is a combination of three conditions: disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis (a weakening of the bones). Learn to detect the signs and symptoms of this condition, as we... Details >