Vaginismus (also known as vaginal penetration disorder) is the difficulty of performing intercourse, due to the contraction involuntary of the muscles of the lower third of the vaginal. It is an uncommon condition and women who suffer from vaginismus can enjoy sexual play and achieve orgasm since this dysfunction is not related to sexual response. Most of the causes of vaginismus are psychic. Lack of sexual information or lack of communication, leading to fear or fear; traumatic experiences, fear of pregnancy, fear of contracting sexually transmitted diseases, painful experiences in visiting the gynecologist, sexual abuse, etc. The primary muscle group involved is the pubococcygeus, or the PC muscle group. Vaginal spasms interfere with sexual intercourse leading to a broad range […]
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Basic information Premenstrual Syndrome Definition Genes of relapsing mental and / or somatic character which occurs in the post-ovulatory (luteal) phase of the menstrual cycle 1 The genes disappear during the first days of menstruation Premenstrual symptoms occur in a mild form in 75% of all women By premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms of a difficulty level so they affect the woman’s daily functioning Severe symptoms of domination of dysphoria is called in English præmenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) occurrence 75% of all women have shorter or longer periods of physical or psychological reactions in the luteal phase 3-10% have PMS, i.e. Symptoms of a difficulty level, which affect the daily functioning In ca. half of these cases are the psychological symptoms […]
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Facts About Premenstrual Syndrome PMS is the mental and / or physical problems that arise in the period up to menstrual bleeding and disappear during the first day of menstruation. Approximately 5% of all women are so bothered that it leads to absenteeism Typical psychological symptoms are depressed mood, irritability, crying trend, restlessness, concentration and sleep problems Typical physical symptoms are: sore breasts bloating edema weight gain, and headache As treatment is recommended exercise and stress reduction. In severe psychological symptoms antidepressants may be used, and there are also effective composition to severe physical symptoms – including oral contraceptives What is premenstrual syndrome (PMS)? PMS is the mental and / or physical recurring symptoms that occur in the period before menstrual […]
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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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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 Extending Your Period Cycle You can shift her period briefly for holidays, exams, travel, sport, etc. This can be done with the pill constant hormone quantity (monophasic pill) and by taking several packets one after the other without pause It is not harmful Presumably, this use fewer unwanted pregnancies than ordinary use of COCs Probably there are the same disadvantages and advantages as in normal use Prolonged use of oral contraceptives are used for the treatment of gynecological disorders and for the treatment of discomfort associated with menstruation Constant hormone amount Short term displacement of menstruation for holidays, exams and travel have been used for many years. In sport is sustained displacement of menstruation well known. Users of oral […]
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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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