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How Much Can A Woman Take? Deal With Painful Periods Now |
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How Much Can A Woman Take? Deal With Painful Periods Now - You don't have to take to your bed once a month if you know how to beat the pain. - Dr Fong Yang - Obstetrician/Gynaecologist - One in every four to five women here suffers from... |
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amenorrhea |
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bleeding |
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- Bleeding is any loss of blood from the body. Bleeding can occur either internally or externally. It can occur through a natural opening such as the vagina. Most bleeding occurs through a break in the skin. |
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endometrial ablation |
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- An endometrial ablation is the removal or destruction of the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium. The purpose of this procedure is to end or reduce the menstrual flow. It is done when a woman has heavy menstrual periods but no evidence of cancer of the uterus. The procedure provides an alternative to hysterectomy, or complete removal of the uterus. For 60% of women who have the procedure, monthly periods stop completely. Flow is reduced for another 30%. |
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rape |
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- Rape is the physical act of attacking another person and forcing that person to have sex. It can be homosexual (sex between two people of the same gender), or heterosexual (sex between a male and female). It is often violent, although sometimes the threat is only implied. Rape can also occur without the victim knowing about it, if he or she is unconscious, in a coma, intoxicated or high on drugs. |
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endometriosis |
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- Endometriosis is caused by the presence of "endometrial like" tissue within the pelvis. This is stimulated by a woman's natural hormones resulting in bleeding and scarring within the pelvis/abdomen. |
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dilatation and curettage |
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ferritin |
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- Ferritin is the iron storage protein found in the blood. This test measures the amount of available ferritin in the blood serum. Iron is important for red blood cell production. |
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endometrial biopsy |
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iron in diet |
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- Iron is a trace mineral and is an essential nutrient. Iron is found in small amounts in every cell of the body. The body needs only small amounts. Iron is widely available in many foods. |
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uterine fibroids |
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menstrual cramps |
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urine pregnancy test |
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uterine prolapse |
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blighted ovum |
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hysteroscopy, diagnostic for infertility |
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pregnancy |
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hysterectomy, abdominal |
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polycystic ovarian syndrome |
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postmenopause |
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premenstrual syndrome |
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progestin implant |
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progestin injections |
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serum pregnancy test |
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vaginal bleeding between periods |
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vaginal discharge |
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sodium |
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- Sodium is an electrolyte mineral. It helps maintain a fluid and acid-base balance in the body. |
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ovarian cysts |
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- Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs or growths that form on the ovaries. The ovaries are small organs on either side of a woman's uterus that produce an egg each month, as well as the hormones oestrogen and progesterone. |
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toxic shock syndrome |
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- Toxic shock syndrome is a rare, potentially life-threatening disorder. It occurs when toxins made by certain types of bacteria are released into the bloodstream. |
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hysterectomy, vaginal, for fibroids or bleeding |
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- This is a surgery to remove the uterus and cervix through a cut in the vagina. This procedure may be needed when fibroids or abnormal vaginal bleeding are present. Sometimes the ovaries and fallopian tubes are also removed. |
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hysteroscopy for abnormal vaginal bleeding |
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- A hysteroscope is a small metal tube connected to a light source and camera. It magnifies the cervical opening, uterine cavity, and the openings of the fallopian tubes during a procedure called hysteroscopy. |
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hysterectomy, vaginal, assisted with laparoscopy |
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- This surgery removes the uterus and cervix through the vagina using a laparoscope. A laparoscope is a small tube with a light and camera at one end. This allows the surgeon to see the inside of the pelvic cavity without making a big cut in the skin. The ovaries and fallopian tubes may also be removed in this procedure. This type of surgery allows for faster healing and smaller scars than older methods. |
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intrauterine device |
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- An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, plastic device that contains copper or progesterone (a hormone). It is inserted within the cavity of the uterus by a doctor to prevent pregnancy. |
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irritability in adults |
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- Irritability is a state of being overly sensitive to stimulation. Adults who are irritable may easily become impatient or angry. |
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LH |
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- The luteinizing hormone test is a blood test that measures the amount of luteinizing hormone (LH) produced by the front lobe of the pituitary gland, known as the anterior pituitary. |
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hysteroscopy for intrauterine defect |
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- A hysteroscope is a small metal tube connected to a light source and camera. It magnifies the cervical opening, uterine cavity, and the openings of the fallopian tubes during a procedure called hysteroscopy. |
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