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Activity level, Cramps and Heavy Flow

Question:

I used to be very active as a young teen and my periods were fine. Now that I'm 19 and play less sports I get really bad cramps and heavy, irregular periods. What should I do?

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Life Phase:
Adolescence
Topic:
Heavy flow, Cramps and painful periods

What Makes Teen Cramps Come and Go?

Question:

When I get my period, all of a sudden I get a backache, a wicked headache and feel like my insides are being squeezed. How come?

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Life Phase:
Adolescence
Topic:
Cramps and painful periods

Depo Provera and Osteoporosis

Question:

I’ve been using Depo Provera and am feeling fine. Should I be worried about osteoporosis?

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Life Phase:
Adolescence, Premenopause
Topic:
Contraception, Osteoporosis and bone health, Ovulation and menstrual cycles, Progesterone therapy

Endometriosis and Natural Progesterone

Question:

Can natural progesterone be used to help endometriosis?

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Life Phase:
Adolescence, Premenopause
Topic:
Heavy flow, Cramps and painful periods, Ovulation and menstrual cycles

Exercise and Skipped Periods

Question:

Am I skipping periods because I've intensified by excercise regime?

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Life Phase:
Adolescence, Premenopause
Topic:
Osteoporosis and bone health, Ovulation and menstrual cycles

Is the Pill a Smart Choice for a Conscientious Young Woman?

Question:

I'm 17 and want birth control that won't risk my future health or fertility. Should I take the Pill?

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Life Phase:
Adolescence
Topic:
Contraception, Ovulation and menstrual cycles

Lost Periods Due to Stress

Question:

I am 28 years old and I haven’t menstruated for 3.5 years. What should I do?

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Life Phase:
Adolescence, Premenopause
Topic:
Osteoporosis and bone health, Ovulation and menstrual cycles, Progesterone therapy

Menstrual Clots

Question:

How do I know if what I'm experiencing is blood clotting?

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Life Phase:
Adolescence, Premenopause, Perimenopause
Topic:
Heavy flow, Ovulation and menstrual cycles

Menstrual Suppression (Manipulating Menstruation with Hormonal Contraception)

Question:

I’ve been reading and hearing about it—I wonder if you think I should try to get rid of my period by taking the Pill every day? Does it work? Is it safe?

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Life Phase:
Adolescence, Premenopause, Perimenopause
Topic:
Contraception, Ovulation and menstrual cycles

Should I stop checking my own breasts?

Question:

I'm confused! For years I've been told to check my breasts each month. Recently, some cancer specialist on the news said I shouldn't bother. What's going on?

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Life Phase:
Adolescence, Premenopause, Perimenopause, Menopause
Topic:
Breast cancer

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Estrogen’s Storm Season: Stories of Perimenopause

Estrogen's Storm Season

by Dr. Jerilynn C Prior

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Estrogen’s Storm Season is now available in BOTH print and eBook (Mobi and ePUB) versions!

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It is full of lively, realistic stories with which women can relate and evidence-based, empowering perimenopause information. It was a finalist in 2006 for the Independent Publisher Book Award in Health.

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