Latest Articles about Menstrual Cycle
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Female fertility is a relatively short period in a woman's life. It begins when she starts menstruating and ends when she enters climacteric, that is, menopause.All this is possible due to the hormonal function... Continue ReadingFemale fertility is a relatively short period... Continue Reading
This is a very intimate and common topic for teenagers or still virgins who have not yet had their first sexual intercourse. The fear and anxiety of getting pregnant right on the first time is very real... Continue ReadingThis is a very intimate and common topic... Continue Reading
Hormonal contraceptive methods are part of most women's lives at some point. Whether to prevent pregnancy or for medical reasons, it is very hard to find a woman who has never heard of the birth control... Continue ReadingHormonal contraceptive methods are part... Continue Reading
The menstrual period is a symbol of female fertility1, accompanying women periodically for over 30 years of their lives. Menstruating means that the female reproductive system is in good shape. And... Continue ReadingThe menstrual period is a symbol of female... Continue Reading
The menstrual period accompanies women periodically for many years of their lives. Each body reacts differently to sex hormones and menstruation. At each stage of a woman's life, her routine and stress... Continue ReadingThe menstrual period accompanies women periodically... Continue Reading
Currently, we find several types of contraceptives for women, such as hormonal contraceptives that prevent unwanted pregnancy by blocking ovulation. Besides the ones popularly known as the “pill,” there... Continue ReadingCurrently, we find several types of contraceptives... Continue Reading
We know that all medicines have side effects and contraindications. It’s no different with female hormonal contraceptives, which also contain chemical substances and act as a medication. The synthetic hormones... Continue ReadingWe know that all medicines have side effects... Continue Reading
A thickened endometrium is characterized by the uterine lining becoming too thick. The condition of a thickened endometrium causes bleeding that can lead to an irregular menstrual period.
Endometrial hyperplasia1... Continue ReadingA thickened endometrium is characterized... Continue Reading
The condom is a contraceptive method that offers 98% effectiveness, but even so, this estimate depends on some precautions the couple must take when using it. Getting pregnant with a condom is one... Continue ReadingThe condom is a contraceptive method that... Continue Reading
For those trying to conceive, knowing how to calculate the fertile period is important for achieving this dream, but it is also possible to get pregnant outside the fertile window. It is worth clarifying... Continue ReadingFor those trying to conceive, knowing how... Continue Reading
We see that many women trying to conceive have various questions regarding tests, especially ovulation tests. One of the most frequent questions is whether the ovulation test detects pregnancy. When it... Continue ReadingWe see that many women trying to conceive... Continue Reading
Every woman expects her monthly period and when it doesn’t come, we wonder what’s going on, right? Pregnancy, hormonal imbalance, or some health problem? But what if it comes more than once? Is it normal to have... Continue ReadingEvery woman expects her monthly period and... Continue Reading
A woman's life is not easy at all, with so many things to worry about and so many precautions needed. Among the long list of concerns are contraceptive methods, since not everyone adapts well to using... Continue ReadingA woman's life is not easy at all, with... Continue Reading
Methods such as tubal ligation and vasectomy are definitive contraceptive forms. They are different methods with completely different procedures and distinct recovery times. Tubal ligation is nothing... Continue ReadingMethods such as tubal ligation and vasectomy... Continue Reading
This is a question that 9 out of 10 women have after having sex without a condom. It's also a common doubt for those who didn't even have penetration but had contact with semen. Or even for... Continue ReadingThis is a question that 9 out of... Continue Reading
Much more common than people realize among women of reproductive age, irregular menstrual cycles can cause a lot of sleepless nights for many women. There could be several reasons for this—whether a woman wants... Continue ReadingMuch more common than people realize among... Continue Reading
What woman has never referred to her period, when it's very heavy, as a hemorrhage? This way of referring sounds a bit exaggerated compared to the actual bleeding of menstrual hemorrhage. If having a... Continue ReadingWhat woman has never referred to her period,... Continue Reading
Luteinizing hormone, or LH as it is more commonly known, is one of the key players in the female fertile cycle. Contrary to what many people think, LH (Luteinizing Hormone) is not always actively present... Continue ReadingLuteinizing hormone, or LH as it is more... Continue Reading
When we think about discovering a pregnancy, the first symptom that comes to mind is a missed period, right? But did you know that many women continue to menstruate throughout their entire pregnancy?... Continue ReadingWhen we think about discovering a pregnancy,... Continue Reading
I want to start this text by saying that under no circumstances do we encourage the use of medication or remedies to bring on your period without medical guidance. This article serves only to give guidance... Continue ReadingI want to start this text by saying that... Continue Reading
If you have a heavy or even normal cycle and suddenly find yourself with light menstruation and a different appearance, you might be worried. Is it a problem? Could light menstruation be a sign of pregnancy?... Continue ReadingIf you have a heavy or even normal cycle... Continue Reading
The menstrual cycle is like clockwork for some women, while for others it's full of surprises. The body goes through various hormonal changes in each phase: proliferative, ovulatory, and luteal. The length... Continue ReadingThe menstrual cycle is like clockwork for... Continue Reading
