Menstrual cycle

Top 5 Menopause Questions Every Woman Ask Overview Menopause is a stage in life that every woman has to undergo. It is just like menstruation and growing of the breast if at all you consider yourself a real woman. Most women are often scared and embarrassed of these main stages in life. Some even go to the extent of wishing they were not created as women. For an individual to be able to overcome the challenge of reactions from the society, they have to have clear information of what they are…

It was a cold evening that Saturday. The chill of the wind stung my face when I walked outside. There was a snowstorm moving in. Since the following day was busy with driving to Kansas City and the going to the NFL Kansas City Chiefs vs. Indianapolis Colts game, my boyfriend, Justin, and I decided to take the evening to relax. We made the decision to eat pizza and binge watch American Horror Story on Netflix. Nevertheless, we had to idle away the time before the pizza arrived and decided to go…

The Life of a Teenager Lazy, irresponsible, and immature, that is how most people would say defines a common day teenager. What causes this stereotype? Not all people in their teenage years act completely recklessly. If a teenager was asked if they thought they were unproductive, forgetful, and premature, most would say no, especially those involved in school, sports, and whatever other activities. School, for students who put in effort, is stressful and tiring. We have an undefined…

as Northeast Ethiopia. Tegegne and Sisay, licensed public health researchers at local Ethiopian universities, conclude that out of 595 women surveyed, one third had access to sanitary napkins, which led to 50% being absent from school during their cycle. With no funding for those girls, 58% showed a decrease in student performance (Tegegne and Sisay). With common sense, when students attend school they gain knowledge and broaden their intelligence capability. Tampons and pads would have improved…

the mucus plug. What is the Mucus Plug? The cervix produces a special mucus referred to as cervical mucus. Cervical mucus is a natural protection that a women’s body produces. The mucus is secreted or discharged during different parts of the menstrual cycle and pregnancy. The mucus is secreted from the cervix to protect the reproductive organs from opportunistic pathogens and invading bacteria and/or pathogens. Additionally, when ovulation has occurred, the mucus evolves and acts as a safe…

I was never quite drawn to this article immediately, because when I saw the word “period” in a headline, I could only assume it was the grammatical definition of the homonym was being used. I chose to click on the article anyhow, and to my surprise, would find out that my hypothesis was proven incorrect. I have nothing but praise for both the New York Times as well as the editor of the article for publishing this story. Considering the aim of most news companies is to increase both viewership…

on her ovaries. These multiple (poly) cysts cause hormonal imbalances. The male sex hormones, androgens, (present in small amounts in women) increase. Also, the body tends to become insulin resistant. The results of PCOS include issues with menstrual cycles and…

Introduction Pelvic pain can result from disorders of the gastrointestinal, urinary, or reproductive systems. Diagnosing the etiology of pain can be difficult, and clinical and laboratory evaluation is often not sufficient. In pediatrics, ultrasonography (US) is generally the primary imaging modality used in the initial evaluation of pelvic pain, with radiographs and cross-sectional imaging reserved for further work-up or specific indications. In pelvic emergencies, radiological findings…

to fall and rise during a woman’s cycle. Every month, after the rise and fall of a woman’s natural hormone levels, an egg is released from the ovaries and awaits fertilization - this window of time is usually called a woman’s ovulation period. If the egg does not become fertilized, it is released - and this is the woman’s period. Synthetic hormones are used to stabilize the levels of natural hormones, preventing estrogen from peaking in the middle of a woman’s cycle as it normally does which…

because many forget about the 1 in 10 women impacted with chronic conditions such as endometriosis (endometriosis.org, 2017). It is unacceptable to rely on a private businesses to determine whether or not a teenager has a simple, safe way to manage menstrual cramps with an irregular period yet lacks insurance, or a 30 year old women becomes pregnant but is mentally unstable and lacks the financial ability to care for herself let alone another human…