Painful Periods
Dysmenorrhea is pain a woman feels during menstruation. Discomfort is primarily caused by cramping of the uterus. The most common type, primary dysmenorrhea, is [...]
Absence of Periods
Amenorrhea (ah-men-o-REE-ah) is the absence of menstrual periods. There are two types of amenorrhea, primary and secondary. With primary amenorrhea, menstruation has never occurred at [...]
Premenstrual Syndrome Management
In the days prior to menstruation, many women feel physical or emotional changes affecting the quality of life. Symptoms vary widely but often include [...]
Menopause
Menopause is the time in a woman's life when she ceases to menstruate. It is a natural process that results when the ovaries stop producing [...]