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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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Latest Comment by Anonymous on November 21, 2009 - 6:54am View Comments
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unsure111

Another "Pregnant? or just Stress-induced missed period?" question

ASKED by unsure111 on March 30, 2009 - 8:05pm

The start of my most recent period was on Feb 26 - projected ovulation date being March 14, projected next period March 28 (via MyMonthlyCycles, where I have been keeping track of my period for 1 year

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Latest Comment by Diane Porter on November 18, 2009 - 10:28am View Comments
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Ellen

Has anyone had "her Option" cryo ablation procedure done for heavy bleeding,pms, cramps. I had it done four days ago and and h

ASKED by Ellen on July 4, 2008 - 4:54pm

I just had "Her Option" cryo ablation of my endometrial lining four days ago for heavy bleeding, cramps, anemia with my periods.

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Thando

Withdrawal Bleeding, could i be pregnant

ASKED by Thando on August 13, 2009 - 1:34am

Hi
i recently started on yasmin (24 July 2009), on my third week, on the 08, 09, & 10 Aug 2009 i missed the pills because i have been sick and forgot to take them, however i had uprotected sex.

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Latest Comment by Susan Cody on November 16, 2009 - 2:18pm View Comments
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chicago

can i be pregnant...?...no pregancy symptoms

ASKED by chicago on July 3, 2009 - 10:15pm

hi!!!
3 months ago i had sex(i.e on 24th march2009)..after that i had my period on 30th april which was 20 days late..and again i had my period on 25th may...now it is 4th of july im not getting my p

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Estrogen Imbalances Creating Symptoms

Written by Dr. Daemon Jones on November 12, 2009 - 1:52pm

In the last blog I explained how the monthly menstrual cycle works. This sets the stage for understanding how imbalances in cycle can take place. During the menstrual cycle there are four hormones that are essential for the process to work. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estrogens and progesterone all have specific levels that need to be reached during different times of the menstrual cycle.

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Fertility Charting 101

Written by Shaina Gaul on October 20, 2009 - 10:19am

Many women choose to chart their monthly cycles in order to determine the days or weeks when they are most fertile. This can be helpful for couples struggling with infertility, but may also be used to avoid pregnancy without the use of hormonal contraceptives or barrier methods.

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Understand Our Menstrual Cycles - Let's Get Healthy

Written by Dr. Daemon Jones on November 10, 2009 - 3:15pm

Last week I started the process of de-mystifying our female hormone by talking about the group of steroid hormones known as estrogens. This week I want to explain how estrogens work in concert with our other female hormones to create a normal female menstrual cycle. Once we understand how our body acts normally then it will become easier to understand what happens when our body starts acting abnormally causing pain or discomfort.

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EcoFriendly Products for Your Period

Written by Nina Jacinto on September 2, 2009 - 8:57am

It seems like everywhere I turn I'm running into articles and products that encourage greener living and eco-friendly alternatives to things we use everyday. So it's no wonder that people are beginning to think of environmentally friendly feminine hygiene products.

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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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