PCOS Explained (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
– by James P. Haley, MD, FACOG, FPMRS Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal endocrine disorder that disrupts the menstrual cycle often resulting in anovulation (not ovulating) during a women’s…
Search Results for: menstrual cycle
Dr. Lisa McLeod: A Passion and Empathy in Women’s Health
…labor, managing menstrual cycle symptoms, or addressing muscle spasms contributing to pain during intercourse, Dr. McLeod is committed to exploring the full spectrum of treatment options. The Joys of Obstetrics…
Is My Period Normal?
…loses approximately 2-4 tablespoons of menstrual fluid during each period. The fluid lost can be thin or clumpy and varies in color from dark red to brown or pink. Your…
Ongoing Partnership with MUST Ministries
…people face when they cannot access or afford proper menstrual hygiene products or information about their menstruation. Period poverty impacts mental, physical, and social health. The lack of menstrual products…
Hymen Repair
…case, there would be no portal for menstrual flow or healthy, normal vaginal discharge to leave the body. Also, the first rupture of the hymen, regardless of the method, doesn’t…
Miscarriage
…so discuss the timing of your next pregnancy with your doctor. Your doctor may recommend waiting a certain amount of time (from one menstrual cycle to 3 months) before trying…
Sarah’s Battle Against Pelvic Inflammatory Disease at Just 27
…discharge, and pain during intercourse or urination. For Sarah, the first signs were subtle—a mild discomfort and irregular menstrual cycles, which she initially attributed to stress and long working hours….
Unexplained Weight Gain and Irregular Periods? It Could Be PCOS
…are several key indicators that deserve attention. One prominent sign is irregular menstrual cycles, particularly when periods are skipped. If you’ve never experienced such irregularities before, PCOS is unlikely to…
Pelvic Pain – Your Mother Was Wrong
…questions, which helps your GYN understand your health history: When and where does the pain happen? How long does the pain last? Is the pain related to your menstrual cycle,…
