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If Menstruation Stops
01/01/03, PDR.netWhen periods stop in a sexually active, regularly menstruating woman, the first thing that comes to mind is a possible pregnancy. If she is past 40, menopause may be the cause. But when the doctor has ruled out both pregnancy and menopause, it's tim
Toxic Shock Syndrome
01/01/03, PDR.netIn 1978 medical journals reported that a small number of menstruating women were developing an illness characterized by high fever, sore throat, headache, a sunburn-like rash, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, extremely low blood pressure, fainting, peeli
Exercise and Menstrual Problems
01/01/03, PDR.netControversy surrounds the role of exercise in the development of menstrual problems. Researchers have noted that more female athletes have amenorrhea, prolonged cycles, or delayed menstrual onset than do other women, but there is no general agreemen
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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
PID Risk Factors
01/01/03, PDR.netBecause its two most common causes are both sexually transmitted, sexual activity is by far the greatest single risk factor for PID. Youth also increases the odds; roughly 75 percent of all cases of PID occur in sexually active women under 25 years
Vaginal Yeast Infections - Health Tools
06/17/08, HealthwiseHealth Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health.
PID Preventing Recurrence
01/01/03, PDR.netAs is the case with so many illnesses, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," because once you've had PID, it can recur, especially if you're a younger woman. In fact, roughly one of every four women with PID will suffer future episodes,
PMS - Deciding Whether You Have It
01/01/03, PDR.netThe first step toward effective treatment is to confirm that your symptoms actually are caused by PMS. This is usually done by process of elimination, as there are no reliable tests to diagnose the condition. Your doctor may first recommend some si
Vaginal Yeast Infections - Cause
06/17/08, HealthwiseA vaginal yeast infection is caused by an overgrowth of yeast organisms that normally live in small numbers in the vagina. Factors that encourage an excess growth of vaginal yeast include:
PMS - Available Medical Treatments
01/01/03, PDR.netSome physicians have claimed that the dietary supplement oil of evening primrose, which contains linoleic acid and gamma-linoleic acid, helps relieve breast tenderness. However, while it's true that evening primrose oil has an anti-inflammatory effe
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