Dec 2, 2016 · What is menstruation? Menstruation (pronounced men-stroo-EY-shuhn) is normal discharge of blood and tissue from the uterine lining through the vagina (see diagram) that occurs as …

Sep 27, 2016 · About Menstruation What is menstruation? Menstruation (pronounced men-stroo-EY-shuhn) is normal discharge of blood and tissue from the uterine lining through the vagina (see …

Treatments for menstrual irregularities often vary based on the type of irregularity and certain lifestyle factors, such as whether a woman is planning to get pregnant. Treatment for menstrual irregularities …

Jun 23, 2016 · For most women, a normal menstrual cycle ranges from 21 to 35 days.1 However, 14% to 25% of women have irregular menstrual cycles, meaning the cycles are shorter or longer than …

COVID-19 Vaccines and Menstruation In 2021, anecdotal reports about changes in menstrual cycles following COVID-19 vaccination appeared on social media and in the news. To understand if and …

Aug 2, 2016 · Menstrual irregularities can have a variety of causes, including pregnancy, hormonal imbalances, infections, diseases, trauma, and certain medications.1,2,3,4,5,6

NICHD Director Dr. Diana W. Bianchi explains how menstruation provides insights into overall health status and encourages clinical researchers to routinely collect menstrual cycle data.

Aspects of menstruation, such as regularity, number of bleeding days, flow, and symptoms, reflect overall health status in the same way as blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate, and …

A health care provider diagnoses menstrual irregularities using a combination of the following:1,2,3,4,5

Amenorrhea (pronounced ey-men-uh-REE-uh or uh-men-uh-REE-uh) is the medical term for the lack of a menstrual period. Amenorrhea is not a disease, but it can be a symptom of another condition. …