Facts About Irregular Periods Menstruation is irregular when it arrives at different times than expected The bleeding may come from the uterus, cervix or vagina Occurs most of young girls who have just gotten menstruation and menopause The reason may be hormonal disorders, inflammation, fibroids, polyps or cell changes Treatment depends on the cause, but will often be with birth control pills or hormone spiral What is irregular periods? The mucous membrane inside the uterine cavity is built up during each cycle related to that developed an egg in one of the ovaries. The cells surrounding the egg forming estrogen, and it is what makes the uterine lining to grow. Ovulation occurs about mid-cycle. If the woman does not become pregnant, […]
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Menstrual Pain in Young Women
Facts Primary dysmenorrhea occurs early after menstruation has begun (menarke) and is due to uterine contractions Menstrual pain is very frequent, but in 10% leads to a monthly absence. Decreases with age and after the first child’s birth Can be treated with painkillers NSAIDs and oral contraceptives. Heating pad and exercise reduces pain What is primary dysmenorrhea? Primary dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain that is not caused by pathological changes in the abdomen. The pain usually begins a few hours before the bleeding begins. The pain is in the middle of the lower abdomen, but may radiate to your back and down the thighs. The pain usually lasts only a day, but some may be troubled for several days. Sometimes the […]
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Facts About Oral Contraceptives Birth control pills are frequently used and effective contraception They prevent ovulation, makes the cervical mucus becomes less susceptible to a fertilized egg and changes the mucus in the cervix, which then become less permeable to sperm Pros: Simple to use, small and regular bleeding and reduces menstrual pain Disadvantages: Does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases and causes side effects as other hormonal contraceptives. In particular, there is an increased risk of blood clots, which are higher for some of the new types of pill. 2nd generation contraceptive pills have the least risk mechanism of action prevents ovulation The endometrium is less susceptible to a fertilized egg Mucus in the cervix becomes less permeable to sperm […]
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Facts About The Displacement of Menstruation You can delay your period by using the pill and refrain breaks. It is easiest to put off, if you use the most commonly used contraceptive pill – the monophasic (all pills are the same and contain the same amount of hormone) You can choose to take all or part of the next packet You can not rely on pills, if you take them in less than three weeks in a row, but you can take them for a long time without a break There is no medical problems by taking the pill without a break If you use the pill, you can delay a period You can delay your period by using the pill. […]
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Facts About Menstrual Pain Menstrual pain can be either primary or secondary Primary is present from the beginning of pubertens. There is no underlying disease and the symptoms come from hours before menstrual bleeding and especially the first day. At 10%, the symptoms are so severe that it requires sick leave monthly. Treated with NSAIDs and possibly. Pill Secondary occurs in a person who previously had normal menstrual periods. Due to an abnormal condition in the abdomen. Typical among 30-40 year olds. Treatment directed at the underlying cause What are menstrual cramps? Painful menstrual periods is also called dysmenorrhea. When genes occurs just after puberty and there is not a disease as the cause of the pain, the condition is called […]
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Facts About Condoms The condom is a rubber sheath that is drawn over the penis before intercourse The semen by ejaculation is assembled in the condom Simple method with high safety when properly used Is the only contraceptive that protects against sexually transmissible diseases! No serious adverse events Mechanism of action Photo of a condom The condom is a rubber sheath that is drawn over the penis before intercourse Upon release assembled semen in the condom Benefits Simple method with high safety when properly used Is the only contraceptive that protects against sexually transmissible diseases! No serious adverse events Cons Options for misuse and thereby reduced reliability may occur: If the condom is torn nail or the like, while you put it […]
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Facts About Urinary Tract Infections in Women Bladder catarrh is an infection of the urinary bladder. It is almost always bacteria enters the urinary bladder via the urethra. The bacteria leading to an inflammation of the mucosa which line the inside of the urinary bladder. The mucous membrane becomes red and irritated, and the entire bladder is irritable. The irritation gives contractions in the bladder and frequent small urination Urination may be painful. Many have pain and heat sensation in the abdomen after urination The infection is treated usually with antibiotics What is UTI? Bladder catarrh is an infection of the urinary bladder, a urinary tract infection, which is almost always caused by bacteria. Bacteria thrive in the body warm urine […]
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Facts About Proctitis Proctitis is inflammation of the anal canal and the mucous membrane of the rectum It is a relatively common condition especially seen in people with inflammatory bowel disease and in the course of sexually transmitted diseases Symptoms vary somewhat depending on the cause – the most common are: pain bowel motions itch discharge bleeding The vast majority of cases of proctitis caused by sexually transmitted diseases can be treated with antibiotics to good effect What is proctitis? Proctitis is an inflammation of the anus (anus) and of the lining of the rectum (rectal). The symptoms can be very different. At first one may have minor problems. Proktitten attacks the lower 15 cm of the intestine (rectum) and can […]
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Facts About Bacterial Vaginosis Bacterial vaginosis is characterized by troublesome discharge, which is whitish / grayish with fish smell nuisance, which is amplified after intercourse Due to the propagation of bacteria normally found only in limited quantities in the vagina Frequently occurring – ca. 1/3 of all women will experience bacterial vaginosis at least once Is not a sexually transmitted disease, but more often through sexual activity and reduced after six months with the same partner condom protects Bacterial vaginosis can be treated medically, but there is great risk that it will recur What is bacterial vaginosis? Vaginalceller covered with bacteria, Source: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Bacterial vaginosis is characterized by irritating vaginal discharge. Discharge is whitish / gray, thin […]
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