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  1. Menstruation and Menstrual Problems

    Dec 2, 2016 · What is menstruation? Menstruation (pronounced men-stroo-EY-shuhn) is normal discharge of blood and tissue from the uterine lining through the vagina (see diagram) that …

  2. About Menstruation | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver …

    Sep 27, 2016 · About Menstruation What is menstruation? Menstruation (pronounced men-stroo-EY-shuhn) is normal discharge of blood and tissue from the uterine lining through the vagina …

  3. What are the common treatments for menstrual irregularities?

    Treatments for menstrual irregularities often vary based on the type of irregularity and certain lifestyle factors, such as whether a woman is planning to get pregnant. Treatment for …

  4. What are menstrual irregularities? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice …

    Jun 23, 2016 · For most women, a normal menstrual cycle ranges from 21 to 35 days.1 However, 14% to 25% of women have irregular menstrual cycles, meaning the cycles are shorter or …

  5. COVID-19 Vaccines and Menstruation - NICHD

    COVID-19 Vaccines and Menstruation In 2021, anecdotal reports about changes in menstrual cycles following COVID-19 vaccination appeared on social media and in the news. To …

  6. What causes menstrual irregularities? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice …

    Aug 2, 2016 · Menstrual irregularities can have a variety of causes, including pregnancy, hormonal imbalances, infections, diseases, trauma, and certain medications.1,2,3,4,5,6

  7. Amenorrhea | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National …

    Amenorrhea (pronounced ey-men-uh-REE-uh or uh-men-uh-REE-uh) is the medical term for the lack of a menstrual period. Amenorrhea is not a disease, but it can be a symptom of another …

  8. How do health care providers diagnose menstrual irregularities?

    A health care provider diagnoses menstrual irregularities using a combination of the following:1,2,3,4,5

  9. What causes amenorrhea? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy …

    May 31, 2016 · Primary amenorrhea (failure of menses to occur by age 16) can result from two main causes: Chromosomal or genetic abnormalities can cause the ovaries to stop functioning …

  10. Menstrual Cycles as a Fifth Vital Sign - NICHD

    NICHD Director Dr. Diana W. Bianchi explains how menstruation provides insights into overall health status and encourages clinical researchers to routinely collect menstrual cycle data.