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Treating Menstrual Cramps Naturally Part 2

Written by Dr. Daemon Jones on May 22, 2009 - 1:09pm

After I focus on the short-term goal of reducing the menstrual pain during the first menstrual cycle the patient has under my care. I then focus on the long-term goal of treating any hormonal imbalances that are occuring during her menstrual cycle.

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Acupressure Panties and You

Written by Jennifer Austin on November 8, 2009 - 6:05pm

It's eastern medicine at its finest: acupressure, or the relieving of ailments through direct pressure on the skin.

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The Endometriosis Fix: Contraception?

Written by Jennifer Austin on October 31, 2009 - 3:16pm

If you were sexually active in the 1970’s, you might remember the Dalkon Shield. A real lemon of contraceptive methods, the poorly designed T-shaped device allowed bacteria from the vagina to ascend into sterile uterine ground. The Shield was a VIP invitation for pelvic disease.

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If you cramp a week before your period, spot then bleed heavy for two days and spot after are you pregnant?

ASKED by Anonymous on April 9, 2009 - 7:13pm

I started cramping a week before my period was due. I was spotting for two days then I began to have heavy bleeding for two days.

Latest Comment by Anonymous on September 10, 2009 - 9:27am View Comments

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Dysmenorrhea

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Constant Brown Spotting

ASKED by Brandy25 on April 23, 2009 - 5:06pm

I have had brown spotting for about 5 years now, but I have a normal period every month.

Latest Comment by Michele Blacksberg on September 5, 2009 - 4:44pm View Comments

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Dysmenorrhea

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Treating Menstrual Cramps Naturally - Part 3

Written by Dr. Daemon Jones on May 28, 2009 - 6:34am

The second part of my long-term strategy for treating menstrual cramps (and most menstrual irregularities) is to look at how fiber foods impact your hormonal balance.

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Treating Menstrual Cramps Naturally Part 1

Written by Dr. Daemon Jones on May 20, 2009 - 11:19am

Today we will look at how I approach treating menstrual cramps that result from female hormonal imbalances.

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i had my period at the end of february which was the 28th through the 5th of March. I have a 28 day cycle but my period came again on March 24th and it wasnt due until April 2 which is a 28 day cycle im not sure when i was ovulating

ASKED by ms20 on April 23, 2009 - 1:01pm

i had my period at the end of february which was the 28th through the 5th of March.

Latest Comment by alison b on April 23, 2009 - 2:20pm View Comments

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Dysmenorrhea

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my period last two weeks, is that normal

ASKED by Anonymous on April 23, 2009 - 12:22pm

hello, arounf april 4th my period came which is my normal time, it did not come down heavy until about apil 8th, and it lasted heavy until 18th, since that it didnt go away but it was not as heavy, no

Latest Comment by alison b on April 23, 2009 - 2:00pm View Comments

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