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 [...]
Bleeding In the First Trimester
Bleeding in the first trimester of pregnancy is more common than many women are aware. Normally, 25 to 30 percent of all pregnant women will [...]
Working During Pregnancy
Working during pregnancy is a necessity for many pregnant women. Many ask how long a pregnant woman can or should continue working. A woman with [...]
Stress Reduction
Regardless of physical health, everyone will have occasional difficulty dealing with stress in their life. There are, however, certain steps you can take to [...]
Morning Sickness
About three-quarters of all pregnant women have nausea, and sometimes vomiting, during their first trimester. For some, it is worse in the morning and gets [...]
Approved Medications During Pregnancy
Approved OTC Medications during Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Approved Medication List During Pregnancy and Breast Feeding
Traveling During Pregnancy
Many women have concerns about traveling while pregnant. In reality, traveling during your pregnancy is fine. Keep in mind that airplane, train, and bus travel [...]
Spouse Abuse
Domestic violence was frequently ignored in the past. Physical abuse of a spouse, more often the wife, is now recognized as a social problem [...]