Posts tagged with ‘menstrual cycle problem’

Menopause is when your menstrual periods permanently stop (12 months in a row without a period) and you can no…

Central precocious puberty is the early onset of puberty. It can occur in children younger than 8 or 9 years…

Endometrial hyperplasia is a condition in which the endometrium (lining of the uterus) is abnormally thick. There are four types…

Endometriosis is when the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. It can be treated with medicine and…

The female athlete triad is a disorder that affects energy levels, menstrual cycles and bone mass. It happens when you…

Perimenopause is a stage in a woman’s reproductive years that occurs just before menopause.

Endometrial cancer occurs in the lining of a woman’s uterus. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this common…

Amenorrhea is a medical term for when a woman does not have menstrual periods.

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a bleeding disorder. When you have ITP, your immune system destroys the platelets in your…

What is dysmenorrhea? Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for pain that women have before or during menses (known as their period). It usually is not serious. Symptoms of dysmenorrhea Menstrual cramps can feel like a dull ache or a shooting pain. They most often