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Fibroids - Why They Develop
01/01/03, PDR.netEven though fibroid tumors are common, no one is really sure how or why they develop, or why fibroids occur again and again in one woman and not at all in another. Although the cause of fibroids is unknown, many physicians believe that these tumors
Fibroids - Reaching a Diagnosis
01/01/03, PDR.netA fibroid tumor, one of the masses a physician most frequently feels during a pelvic examination, is easily recognized during exploratory surgery. Many, many fibroid tumors, however, are discovered while a physician is looking for something elseĀor
Treatment of Fibroids
01/01/03, PDR.netThe decision to actively treat fibroids can only be made on an individual basis. Most women require no treatment at all. If the tumors are small and cause no problems, most physicians will simply schedule an examination every six months to make sure
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Fibroids - Drug Therapy
01/01/03, PDR.netIn several scientific studies, fibroids have responded quite dramatically to treatment with synthetic forms of the naturally occurring substance known as gonadotropin-releasing hormone (also called GnRH). These agents, which include the drugs Lupron
The Menstrual Cycle
01/01/03, PDR.netMost women begin to menstruate between 11 and 13 years of age and continue until they reach menopause some 40 years later. Although the "normal" cycle is 28 days, there is no cause for concern if periods are spaced 25 to 34 days apart, since precise
Major Menstrual Disorders
01/01/03, PDR.netMany women experience discomfort (sore, swollen breasts, minor pain in the lower abdomen, nervousness) before their periods. They may also have mild cramps when the menstrual flow starts. In most cases, these symptoms do not interfere with their nor
Heavy Bleeding
01/01/03, PDR.netOccasionally menstrual flow seems heavier than usual, or a period lasts longer than normal. In general, there is little cause for concern unless you find it necessary to use at least two extra sanitary pads or tampons a day. That means you have lost
Vaginal Yeast Infections - Topic Overview
06/17/08, HealthwiseOther problems (like bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis) can cause vaginal symptoms that may seem like a yeast infection. If you need help finding out which problem you have, see the Check Your Symptoms section of the topic V
Unusually Long or Short Cycles
01/01/03, PDR.netAlthough few women menstruate exactly every 28 days, extremely short (under 25 days) or long (over 34 days) cycles can be a cause for concern, especially if you plan to have children.
Failure to Menstruate
01/01/03, PDR.netWhen periods fail to start by the age of 16 or 17, a young woman has the condition that doctors call primary amenorrhea. For most of these girls, the problem is nothing more serious than an unusual delay. But for a few, there may be a more important
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