Menstruation

Electrolyte and Plasma Responses After Ingestion of Pickle Juice in Hydrated Females Adanna Cheek Radford University  Introduction Every physically active person knows how it feels to be in the middle of a sporting event or workout and suddenly experience a muscle cramp. These cramps are inhibiting and painful, as well as cause a decrease in performance. Exercise-associated muscle cramps, or EAMC, are defined as skeletal muscle cramps that occur during or directly after exercise (Miller et al.…

Wikipedia Assignment: Menstruation The topic that this paper will be elaborating on, is menstruation and the factors as well as the issues that are associated with this topic. It is very important to accept menstruation as a societal norm because it is a natural cycle in a woman's life rather than to be considered as ‘taboo’ by society. This will be illustrated through a thorough analysis of five pieces of literature that relate to the subject content of women menstruation. This paper…

Andrea, a 43-year-old G4P4 premenopausal woman, returns to your office after the results of her PAP smear indicate a concern. Identifying data: Ms. A is a 43 y/o Caucasian female. Referral: None Source: Patient Reliability: Seems reliable Allergies: NKA Subjective CC: Follow up Pap smear result HPI: Andrea, a 43-year-old G4P4 premenopausal woman, returns to your office after the results of her PAP smear indicate a concern, the test was done during the routine…

The cervix is lined with a special group of cells. These cells act as a protective barrier between the cervix and the uterus and are the ones examined during colposcopy. Definition Colposcopy is used as a magnification technique. Its name is derived from the area of the body that is intended for microscopic exam. Colposcopy is an examination method that uses a lighted scope to view the cervix. This test and/or procedure is normally scheduled after an abnormal Pap smear result. Colposcopy is…

Women suffering from heavy menstrual bleeding often find it interferes with normal activities. They must constantly monitor their sanitary protection to ensure it continues to work, and this is only one of many concerns. In addition, menorrhagia, the clinical name for abnormal menstrual bleeding, may be a sign of a serious condition. What Triggers Heavy Periods? Hormones often play a role in abnormal or heavy bleeding. Certain types of birth control impact hormone levels, as does the…

FGM and Menstruation Taboos: The Consequences of Imposing Morality Across Cultures The concept of paternalism dictates that those in positions of authority restrict the freedoms and responsibilities of those beneath them. The authorities convince the subordinates that these policies are for the good of the subordinates. The enforcement of female circumcision and menstruation taboos exemplifies paternalism. The practice of female circumcision and development of menstruation taboos shows how…

warlord s known as 'Shoguns' had winnings over the emperor butterfly s and the rule and the scholar Court ier did not hold any force in the court; it was the Samurai War riors came into cosmos and the feudal system emerged. Hence, the Kamakura Menstruation was marked as the warrior state. In the Kamakura period, it was basically the land based economy and the military authorization was totally handed to the fighting class. The governance was created by Minamoto Yoritomo in his menage and it was…

The use of additional terms for abnormalities of menstruation appear in 1950 from 1917 sources. Although, both time periods mention words for irregularities, there is an increase in amount in 1950’s information. Yet, what is the cause for the increase? In the 1917 book, Robinson mentions that “menstruation is a perfectly normal, physiological process” (Robinson 48) for women. However, the 1950 book, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Sex, stresses abnormal menses in further detail. In other words,…

Public information about menstruation contrasts in the years 1917 and 1950. There are clear changes in the use of language, the use of additional terms for abnormalities, and a worrisome emphasis about diseases and infections associated with menstruation. Yet, what is the cause of these changes? Cultural changes between these years influenced the public’s perception about sex and the female body. In 1917, there is a direct correlation between sex and the Great War; it is a time of sexual…

society as primitive and sexist in its treatment of menstruation. In his article “Free the Tampons,” reporter Rony Caryn of The New York Times notes that “even in the age of oversharing, periods are treated like a dirty little secret” (Caryn). While “dirty little secret” refers to a truth that people conceal from others because they perceive it as too embarrassing to share, Caryn’s use of the word “even” indicates that he sees this view of menstruation as anachronistic, implying that society…