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menstrual cycle and stress by Jennifer Boire Patient Expert

... xercise, and take time out to meditate on the meaning of your life... but if you don't take stock now you could be in much worse strife further down the track. Remember, the menstrual cycle is the stress senstivie system in women so think of menstrual symptoms as an early warning sign for your overall health. ... Feeling under stress is also a si ... Read on »

Irregular Menstrual Cycle by Ben L. Naturopathic Doctor

Irregular MenstrualI have an irregular menstrual cycle without Myomin. If I take Myomin my periods are regular but as soon as I stop taking it, Im out of whack.Should I be worried? We are now thinking of starting a ... Read on »

The Good Ol’ Menstrual Cycle! by Vanessa R. Patient Expert

Click to enlarge a bitThe menstrual cycle has never looked so exciting! Created by the wonderful woman behind I Heart Guts!, this chart explains exactly what’s going on during each day of your menstru ... Read on »

Hippocampus throughout the menstrual cycle by Thomas Z. Ramsøy Doctor of Philosophy

The recent issue of the journal Hippocampus has an interesting article on the structure of the hippocampus throughout the menstrual cycle. By studying women two times during the menstrual cycle (pre- and post-menstrual) using volumetric MR scanning, researchers Xenia Protopopescu and her colleagu ... Read on »

Chocolate Craving and the Menstrual Cycle by Dr. Shock Medical Doctor

... enstrually with a marked increase in craving beginning a few days before and extending into the first few days of menses.Chocolate craving is not uniquely associated with the menstrual cycle, compared to a range of other sweet and savory foods.There is no significant link between levels of estradiol and the number, frequency, or types of cravings.E ... Read on »

Menstrual cycle linked to suicides, claims AIIMS study by Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno M. Medical Doctor

... ng themselves including committing suicide, an AIIMS study has claimed. A team of researchers at the country's premier medical institute here have found that complexities in menstrual cycle may be a reason for heightened suicide risk. "Women with menstrual problem were more likely to have a major depressive disorder than women with no such problem ... Read on »

ACL Injury, Ligament Laxity and the Menstrual Cycle by NorthcoastFootcare According to the NCAA Injury Surveillance Survey, women sustain more total injuries than men during athletic events, this is particularly true for anterior cruciate ligament rupture in the knee, known as an ACL rupture (1). It has been postulated that women are at higher risk of ACL injury due to a wider pelvis causing more [...] Read on »

Your Menstrual Cycle - What's Normal, What's Not by Lyn S. Patient Expert

Healthywomen.org has specific and simple guidelines to help women evaluate what is normal and what might be concerning about their monthly period. How much blood loss, cramping, or variability in timing of periods is nothing to worry about, and when do you need to see your doctor? Get the answer in 30 seconds. Read on »

ACL Injury, Ligament Laxity and the Menstrual Cycle by NorthcoastFootcare ... ick stopping and cutting motions in sports such as basketball, soccer and gymnastics, are the more common mechanisms for injury in women (2). The hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle are also theorized to impact the joint stability, mechanics and load on the knee, possibly increasing the risk for ACL injury. Continue Reading »Social Bookmar ... Read on »

The Bloody Truth, feminine hygiene and the menstrual cycle by Dhrumil Purohit Patient Expert

... victory. Bell's latest essay focuses on feminine hygiene and the ovulation process and the myths associated with the female period. The Bloody Truth, feminine hygiene and the menstrual cyclePeriod. Rag. Bloody annoyance! Most people are absolutely disgusted at the mere thought of a woman’s menstrual cycle. Females talk about their “rag” in code, wh ... Read on »