Red Raspberry Leaf Sep 17, 2009
A Versatile Herb with Importance for Women. A Versatile and Old Tradition of Use. (Suite101.com)
Delayed pregnancies may put you at risk Sep 16, 2009
The team at the University of Cambridge found women who started menstruation early, from the age of 12 onwards, were more likely to require medical assistance during childbirth such as forceps, or a Caesarean section ... Professor Philip Steer, BJOG editor-in-chief, however, added larger investigation was required before reaching conclusions about the impact of early onset of menstruation in women. (India Times, India)
Complication risk for older mums Sep 16, 2009
The Cambridge team found that the average age for the start of menstruation was 13 ... But for those who started menstruation early, from the age of 12 onwards, the rate of medical assistance was closer to one in three (32 ... The researchers believe that the key is that women who start menstruation earlier are exposed to the sex hormones oestrogen and progesterone for a longer time. (BBC News -- Health)
ARF partnerships provide water, sanitation and financial freedom Sep 11, 2009
Often school is missed during menstruation and sanitation conditions that were already difficult become even worse. The pad project has been a huge success, Thorpe said. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Metformin Has Many Benefits For Wom... Sep 9, 2009
Metformin Can Restore Menstruation. Metformin restores menstruation ... In a study of 43 women with PCOS who were not having their periods, 39 of them resumed menstruation while taking Metformin. (Suite101.com)
Will Metformin Cause Gastrointestin... Sep 9, 2009
Metformin is the only drug currently available shown to address most of the symptoms of PCOS. It helps women lose weight, restore menstruation and ovulation and increase fertility, among other benefits. It has also proven helpful in resolving insulin resistance and preventing the onset of diabetes in women with PCOS. For these reasons, any woman who is struggling with diarrhea or gastrointestinal problems related to Metformin should carefully weigh the pros and cons of discontinuing the... (Suite101.com)
Benefits of Eating Guava Sep 7, 2009
Helps reduce prolonged menstruation. Guava keeps away Scurvy, a disease caused by the deficiency of Vitamin C, and since the rind is very rich in Vitamin C, eating Guava everyday fulfills the essential body dose. (Suite101.com)
Two Treatments Equally Effective For Chronic Pelvic Pain Sep 3, 2009
The groups had similar levels of pain, painful menstruation and painful sexual intercourse; they also reported the same levels of quality of life. SOURCE: American Medical Association, news release, Sept. 1, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Hydrotherapy at home Aug 26, 2009
A cold foot bath can be given in the same manner for dysmenorrhoea (painful menstruation) and sun stroke. Hot and cold affusion: Affusion means pouring of water for a particular period of time over a particular part of the body. (India Times, India)
Acupuncture May Relieve Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Aug 22, 2009
Those who received acupuncture found that their menstruation became more normal. We could also see that their levels of testosterone became significantly lower, and this is an important observation, since elevated testosterone levels are closely connected with the increased activity in the sympathetic nervous system of women, says Elisabet Stener Victorin. (Newsmax)
Goldberg Community Mikvah celebrates 10th anniversary Aug 21, 2009
Marking transformations in women s bodies such as miscarriage, infertility, pregnancy, the onset of menstruation, the birth of a child and menopause. Mikvah protocol. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Am I Not a Woman? Aug 20, 2009
Other signs of AIS include hairless genitalia and the absence of menstruation. (There are reports that Soundararajan had "."). (Slate)
Supplies for a Post-Partum Mother Aug 19, 2009
Disposable pads, whether used post-partum or during menstruation, can prolong bleeding. Just as many women find their periods are a few days shorter while using cloth pads, some find post-partum lochia reduced in heaviness and duration by switching to cloth. (Suite101.com)
Ramadan - Period of Piety and Righteousness Aug 19, 2009
" The days that happen to be missed in Ramadan must be made up once Ramadan is over. During the monthly menstruation of women or postnatal time after giving birth, women should not fast, but they must make up these days that are missed as soon as possible in the following month(s). Pregnant or breastfeeding women whose health or the baby's health would be negatively affected by the fasting should break their fast and then make them up in the future as soon as it is not a problem for their... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Interventional Radiology Treatment For Uterine Fibroids: Safe, Nonsurgical Option Aug 18, 2009
In this case, a gynecologist had recommended a hysterectomy for a 45-year-old African-American woman who had had an abnormally heavy and prolonged menstrual period and severe uterine pain during menstruation over the past 10 years. The woman did not want a hysterectomy and sought alternatives. (Science Daily)
READ EXCERPT: 'Ask Dr. Marie,' by Marie Savard Aug 5, 2009
Savard tackles issues according to life stages, moving from menstruation to menopause and beyond. She also describes how to get the health care you need and ways to make the most of the little time you have during a doctor's appointment. (ABC News)
Birth Control May Help Ward off Bacterial Vaginosis Aug 1, 2009
Hormonal contraceptives may help ward off a recurrence by altering the vaginal ecology or by reducing menstruation, which is also associated with changes to vaginal bacteria levels, according to the study. SOURCES: Emily Erbelding, M.D., associate professor, medicine, Johns Hopkins University Medical Center, Baltimore; Jennifer Wu, M.D., obstetrician-gynecologist, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City; July 2009 Contraception: An International Reproductive Health Journal. (MEDLINEplus)
Health Tip: Your Pregnancy in the First Trimester Jul 30, 2009
Changes you can expect. Tuesday, July 28, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Ovary Removal May Play a Role in Lung Cancer Jul 28, 2009
The researchers analyzed the patients' socio-demographic information, place of residency, jobs, medical and smoking history, and (among women) menstruation and pregnancy histories. "A major strength of this study was the detailed smoking information which we obtained from all study participants," study co-author Anita Koushik said in the news release. (MEDLINEplus)
Clearing Up the Mystery of Adult Acne Jul 24, 2009
If your hormones fluctuate, you may get adult acne -- especially during menstruation and at menopause. Experts aren't sure why, Graf said, but oil glands seem to be more sensitive to hormonal shifts during your 20s and 30s. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Uterine Cells Produce Their Own Estrogen During Pregnancy Jul 23, 2009
This disorder involves the growth of endometrial tissue, which is normally shed during menstruation, at sites outside the uterus, such as the peritoneal cavity and ovaries, producing painful lesions. Endometriosis is spurred, in part, by unusually high levels of estrogen secreted from endometrial tissue growing at these extrauterine sites, he said. (Science Daily)
Menstrual Migraines: A Pain in the Head - Period Jul 23, 2009
A pure menstrual migraine is defined as a headache that occurs solely around a woman s menstrual cycle usually cropping up two days before menstruation and three days after the cycle has started, Grosberg said ... "One of the thoughts of why this occurs is its timing in relation to the menstrual cycle, and they are triggered by falling estrogen levels right before menstruation," he said. (Fox News)
Walking while asleep Jul 22, 2009
In adults, the frequency of sleepwalking increases during menstruation and pregnancy. Sleepwalking may be triggered by disordered sleep schedules, sleep deprivation, fever, stress and excessive alcohol consumption. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Ovary Removal May Increase Lung Cancer Risk Jul 22, 2009
They assessed socio-demographic characteristics, residential history, occupational exposures, medical and smoking history, and (among women) menstruation and pregnancy histories ... Koushik et al. Characteristics of menstruation and pregnancy and the risk of lung cancer in women. (Science Daily)
IN THE NICK OF TIME Jul 13, 2009
Bet you didn't know that the first on-screen use of the word vagina was in a Walt Disney cartoon, "The Story of Menstruation" (1946), a 10-minute educational film commissioned by the makers of Kotex. This piece of trivia comes from the new book "The History of Independent Cinema" (BearManor Media) by Phil Hall, a contributing editor for the online magazine Film Threat. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Early Menstruation Lowers Odds of Surviving Ovarian Cancer Jul 11, 2009
Patients who had first period before age 12 are at increased risk of death, study shows. Thursday, July 9, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Finding orientation in the gene hunt Jul 5, 2009
Permission was given this week for Alex to take a form of the contraceptive pill that will suppress menstruation. At 16, Alex's doctors may also prescribe male hormones, but any surgery could not be considered until Alex was 18. (The Age, Australia -- Features)
Court faces up to a gender divide Jul 5, 2009
"Alex" will immediately begin a course of hormones, of the same type as the contraceptive pill, to suppress menstruation. At 16, "he", as the Chief Justice referred to Alex, can begin a course of testosterone. (The Age, Australia -- Features)
The New Tampon Ad: What If Men Used Them? Jun 30, 2009
Menstruation remains, if not taboo, then still pretty damn awkward to talk about. Hence the number of euphemisms this story employs. (Time.com)
The Long Secret Book Review Jun 30, 2009
Fitzhugh takes on a slightly more sophisticated tone in The Long Secret than in Harriet The Spy - Harriet and her friends discuss things such as menstruation, possible career paths, and religion and philosophy. A particularily humorous discussion about menstruation ensues when Janie, Harriet's scientific-minded friend who comes to visit for a weekend, lectures the girls on the mechanics of monthly periods. (Suite101.com)
Sweetness and Spite Jun 25, 2009
Imitating Plath s Thalidomide or Sexton s Menstruation at Forty requires no discernible talent save the purest, most unembarrassable exhibitionism: any number can play. Such exhibitionism signified Whitman s posthumous triumph. (The American Conservative)
Shes 6-foot-6, 480 pounds and still growing Jun 24, 2009
Additional symptoms (and their associated frequency) can vary and may be presented through headaches, joint pain, swelling of the soft tissue, fatigue, loss of vision, carpal tunnel syndrome, skin changes, excessive sweating, snoring, tingling in the arms and legs, impotence and absence of menstruation. The disease can awaken at any time. (MSNBC -- Health)
Phobias From A to Z Jun 21, 2009
menstruation merinthophobia. being tied up metathesiophobia. (Time.com)
Commentary: Health care outrage goes... Jun 20, 2009
"Peggy Raddatz, whose brother Otto Raddatz lost his insurance coverage right before he was scheduled to receive an expensive stem-cell transplant to treat his lymphoma. Why? Because Fortis Insurance Company discovered his doctor had found gall stones and an aneurysm on a CT scan -- conditions that had nothing to do with his , that never bothered him and that he wasn't even aware of. And Jennifer Wittney Horton of Los Angeles, California, whose coverage was canceled because she had been taking a... (CNN -- Law)
Sinus Infections May Be A Factor In Toxic Shock Syndrome In Children Jun 17, 2009
Toxic shock syndrome is widely recognized as a disease associated with tampon use and menstruation, the authors note. "Although not as publicized, numerous other risk factors have been established for toxic shock syndrome in association with focal infections, such as surgical wound infections (notably after rhinologic surgery and nasal packing), postpartum and postabortion infections and a wide variety of connective tissue lesions," they write. (Science Daily)
Breast-Feeding OK for Most Moms with MS Jun 16, 2009
In women with MS, the researchers found that a lack of menstruation due to breast-feeding was associated with a reduced risk of postpartum relapse. Of the women with MS, 52 percent chose not to breast-feed, and 87 percent of them experienced a disease relapse within two months. (MEDLINEplus)
Heavy Periods May Be Due to a Clotting Disorder Jun 16, 2009
Women with heavy menstrual cycles should watch for these signs as well because about 25 percent of women with heavy menstruation have an undiagnosed bleeding disorder, said Dr. Andra James, an obstetrician at Duke University Medical Center and the study's lead author. "Heavy bleeding should not be ignored," James said in a news release from the university. (MEDLINEplus)
Bleeding disorders going undiagnosed; new guidelines to help Jun 2, 2009
Women who suffer from heavy menstrual cycles should be on the lookout for these signs as well, says Andra James, MD, a Duke obstetrician, who says about 25 percent of women with heavy menstruation may have an undiagnosed bleeding disorder ... In extreme cases, James says undiagnosed bleeding disorders have led to women bleeding to death during menstruation, childbirth and surgical procedures ... Heavy blood loss during menstruation. (EurekAlert!)
Ballerinas and female athletes share quadruple health threats May 31, 2009
The researchers studied 22 professional ballerinas, all members of the Milwaukee Ballet Company, to determine the prevalence of disordered eating, amenorrhea (lack of menstruation), abnormal vascular function and low bone density. Study findings were presented at the American College of Sports Medicine meeting in Seattle, May 30. (EurekAlert!)
IFAR contributes to study that finds genes that influence the start of menstruation May 30, 2009
Two scientists at the Institute for Aging Research of Hebrew SeniorLife are part of an international team of investigators that has identified genes that influence the start of menstruation, a milestone of female reproductive health that has lifelong influences on overall health ... Using several population studies, including the Framingham Heart Study, the researchers analyzed data from more than 17,500 women to determine when menarche, the start of menstruation, begins, typically around age 13... (EurekAlert!)
Sex After Menopause May 29, 2009
This isn t surprising when you consider that once a woman reaches menopause, she (and her partner) don t have to worry about pregnancy, PMS pains or menstruation. The kids are grown and out of the house (hopefully. (Fox News)
Conference focus is injury prevention in girl athletes May 27, 2009
"The link between bone health, nutrition and menstruation," by Dr. Jeanne Doperak, a sports medicine physician who is an assistant team physician to the Pitt men's basketball team. "Gender differences in ACL injuries," by Dr. Susan Jordan, an assistant team physician for the Pittsburgh Penguins. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Birth Control - Hormonal Methods May 25, 2009
The IUD can affect menstruation, increasing the amount of flow, cause spotting in between periods, and can cause cramping. These symptoms usually resolve over time. (Suite101.com)
Childhood Sexual Abuse Might Spur Early Periods May 23, 2009
It's biologically plausible that childhood sexual abuse could influence age of menstruation, said study author Lauren A. Wise, an epidemiologist at the Slone Epidemiology Center and an assistant professor of epidemiology at Boston University School of Public Health. "A link between sexual abuse and early menarche [periods], if real, could have important public health implications, because early menarche is associated with earlier age at initiation of sexual activity and first pregnancy, and is a... (MEDLINEplus)
Leonard Shlain, pioneering surgeon and author; at 71 May 20, 2009
Dr. Shlain posited that women began to withhold sex because of the risk, but that they developed a culture in which sex was traded to men for meat, which replaced the iron they lost through menstruation. Men developed and refined language, he said, in their efforts to persuade women to go to bed with them. (Boston Globe)
BBC Wales' 11 Bafta Cymru winners May 18, 2009
Page last updated at 07:16 GMT, Monday, 18 May 2009 08:16 UK. Russell T Davies is credited with reviving popular sc-fi series Dr Who. (BBC News -- UK)
Keep working 'to avoid dementia' May 18, 2009
Page last updated at 23:02 GMT, Sunday, 17 May 2009 00:02 UK. Keep working 'to avoid dementia. (BBC News -- UK)
'Phoney' UK drug war criticised May 18, 2009
Page last updated at 04:19 GMT, Monday, 18 May 2009 05:19 UK. Phoney' UK drug war criticised. (BBC News -- UK)
Genes that influence start of menstruation identified for first time May 18, 2009
Researchers from the Peninsula Medical School, along with collaborators from research institutions across Europe and the United States, have for the first time identified two genes that are involved in determining when girls begin menstruation ... The findings of the study could have ramifications for normal human growth and weight too, because early-age menstruation is also associated with shorter stature and increased body weight ... In general, girls who achieve menstruation earlier in life... (EurekAlert!)
Menstruation genes discovered May 18, 2009
Women's menstruation genes found ... A UK-led team located two genes on chromosomes six and nine that appear to strongly influence the age at which menstruation starts ... Many blame rising obesity rates because, generally, girls who achieve menstruation earlier in life tend to have greater body mass index (BMI) and a higher ratio of fat compared to those who begin menstruation later. (BBC News -- Health)
Leslie Ash back in hospital - as Holby City's latest recruit May 18, 2009
Page last updated at 00:56 GMT, Monday, 18 May 2009 01:56 UK. Leslie Ash joins Holby City cast. (BBC News -- UK)
What to Expect When Puberty Hits May 16, 2009
How to Deal: My talk with my mom about menstruation went something like this. 00004000. (Fox News)
NUTRITION WISE: Weight control seems to reduce risk of endometrial cancer May 14, 2009
Q: What do we know about the causes of endometrial cancer (North County Times)
Five Useful Idiots May 13, 2009
She claimed that if I thought abortion was murder then I was also bound to believe that ejaculation and menstruation constitute murder. She was eventually hauled out of the auditorium by the police after screaming inaudibly while I was trying to speak. (Townhall.com)
'Odd incidents' surround Specter switch... May 8, 2009
The Fix - White House Cheat Sheet: Sifting Through the Specter Damage. The Fix Web-Wide News Alerts Get The Post's take on whatever you're reading -- anywhere on the Web. (The Drudge Report)
Predominant Risk Factors For First Urinary Tract Infections In College-aged Women May 5, 2009
The use of sanitary napkins during menstruation also increased the risk for a first-time UTI. Hesitating to urinate, direction of wiping and the use of tampons did not appear to correlate with increased UTI risk. Co-existing chlamydia, gonorrhea and yeast infections did not contribute significantly to urinary symptoms. (Science Daily)
Court grants teen breast removal May 5, 2009
Alex has been on hormone treatment since he was 13 to prevent menstruation, it said. Social development. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Court supports girl's wish to be a boy May 4, 2009
The teenager, code-named "Alex", was on court-ordered hormone medication from the age of 13 to prevent menstruation and breast development. Alex returned to the court in December 2007 asking for a double mastectomy to make it easier to pass as a boy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Replens Declared 'Number One Pharmacy-Recommended' Vaginal Moisturizer for Second Year Running May 4, 2009
"Vaginal dryness can occur at any age, and its effects range from minor discomfort to pain during intimacy." A decrease in estrogen levels can occur during menopause or perimenopause, childbirth, breast-feeding, cancer, radiation, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, ovarian surgery, cigarette smoking, tampon use, excessive exercise, menstruation, or stress. Certain cancer and diabetes medications and antidepressants can also cause vaginal dryness. (Canada Newswire)
How Sex Works May 4, 2009
Here's a description of how menstruation works, there's a step by step description of how a man gets an erection; here's the reason why women have wide hips, there's a look at why testicles hang dangerously outside the body. Nothing we don't already know. (Time.com)
Dr. Jeff Hersh: Cause of painful bladder syndrome unknown Apr 29, 2009
Other common triggers include menstruation, seasonal allergies, stress and sexual intercourse. There is no treatment that is known to prevent "attacks" or progression of IC, however, heparinoids may theoretically help by restoring the integrity of the bladder lining. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Vaginas with teeth and other sexual myths Apr 28, 2009
" Joy on the jobWhen mechanical sewing machines arrived, a few lucky women using a model with two foot pedals found that by rubbing their thighs together, they could reach orgasm, which could certainly make working in a garment factory a little more fun, but it also posed a danger. Doctors thought all sewing machines were bad for women, Maines explained. They thought the women would turn into lesbians. Some of the advice was an attempt to apply science to what had been largely... (MSNBC -- Health)
Study Rates Breast Cancer Risks Among Races Apr 28, 2009
Onset of menstruation after age 12 was associated with a reduced risk of up to 40 percent in white women, but did not reduce risk among black women. A personal history of benign breast disease was noted in 28 percent of black women and 49 percent of white women. (MEDLINEplus)
Homemade Pet Diapers for Cats and S... Apr 19, 2009
com about pet incontinence and menstruation from September 2008 to March 2009, thick terry cloth or cotton cut in the shape of a T works well at about 3 inches wide and 9inches long, for small dog and cat diapers. Cut a hole for the tail and use Velcro on both ends to fasten around the stomach. (Suite101.com)
A beauty with brawn Apr 18, 2009
Once the body fat is too low, the ovaries (which need a certain amount of body fat in order to function properly) stop producing oestrogen and menstruation ceases temporarily. When shes not competing, Liew tries to maintain the figure between 15% and 16. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
