A Guide to the Female Periodic (Menstruation) Cycle

Women's Health Index

The Female Periodic Cycle
Female Periodic Cycle

A Woman's Guide to Contraception
Contraception

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Contrary to popular belief, studies have shown that close to 40% of infertility in couples is due to the infertile male. More on causes of male infertility

Menopause and its Problems
Menopause and its side effects

Problems accociated with Menopause
Post-menopausal problems

Hormone Replacement
Therapy (HRT)
How does HRT help?

Osteoporosis
Does it affect all women over 50?

Haemorrhoids
Learn more about this common problem

Ovarian Cancer
Find out if you are at risk

Breast Cancer
If it runs in the family, will you also get it?

The Female Periodic Cycle

THE PERIODIC CYCLE OF A WOMAN
     What is the female periodic cycle
     Which hormones govern the female cycle
     What is ovulation and the menstrual cycle
     What happens during the menstrual cycle

OVULATION AND MENSTRUATION PROBLEMS
     What are the various ovulation problems
     Are ovulation problems reversible
     Does ovulatory disorder cause infertility
     Which drugs help in treating infertility

PREDICTING OVULATION
     How do I know when I am ovulating
     How do ovulation predictor kits work
     What is Basal Body Temperature (BBT)
     What is the mucus method
     How does an ultrasound scan help

FERTILIZATION
     How does fertilization take place
     When is pregnancy most likely to occur
     What is necessary for pregnancy to occur

Sterilization
You don't want any more children. You are absolutely certain your family is complete. But you don't want to deal with the hassles of barrier contraceptives and birth control pills either. Sterilization may be just the answer, a permanent solution to your problem. You may be interested to know that this option is open to both men and women. Learn more about this method of contraception

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Smoking and Pregnancy	Predicting Ovulation
Birth Control Pill	Blood in Stools
Female Hormones	Baby after 35
Mastectomy	Congenital Diseases
Fertilization	Miscarriages
Planning for Twins	D & C
Trouble Conceiving

Bone Densitometry
Most post-menopausal women that you know seem to be suffering from joint pains or arthritis. Few know that this is due to a reduction in bone density as a result of declining calcium levels after menopause. Bone Densitometry is a procedure that allows you to determine the density of your bones and indicates if you are at risk for osteoporosis.

Pre-menstrual
Syndrome (PMS) Some women are victims of severe PMS - they suffer from terrible cramps, mood swings, bouts of irritability and depression. Others don't even notice it. Learn more about PMS and its causes

Eating Disorders

Are you thin but still obsessed with your weight? Do you go on eating binges and later feel guilty? You think puking, exercise and laxatives are the solution? Think again, you may be suffering from Bulimia or Anorexia

Unplanned Pregnancies
Your worst nightmare has come true. You are not married, but you are pregnant. Keeping this baby is out of the question. You've deicided to have an abortion, but are not sure what it entails. Find out more on options for terminating your pregnancy

Hysterectomy
You have heard of women going in for hysterectomies. You would like to know more on this subject. Find out what is hysterectomy, who needs it, and how it is performed.

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