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Period problems
Adenomyosis
Adenomyosis is a condition that affects the uterus and can cause heavy periods. Learn more about its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Bleeding between periods
Vaginal bleeding between periods is not unusual, but should be checked by your doctor if it happens more than once or twice.
Periods while breastfeeding
Many factors determine when your period will return when you're breastfeeding. Learn more about how breastfeeding affects your menstrual cycle.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a condition in which the tissue that lines the uterus also grows outside the uterus. It can be painful, but treatment is available.
Heavy periods
Your periods are heavy if you're using more tampons or pads than usual. Here's what you can do for heavy periods, starting with a doctor's visit.
Irregular periods
The length of your cycle may change by the month, but if your period is suddenly very different, you should see your doctor.
Managing period pain
Period pain (dysmenorrhoea) is common. It can stop some women from enjoying their normal activities. Here are some ways to manage painful periods.
Menstruation (periods)
Menstruation happens about once a month. Learn more about the menstrual cycle, what causes your period and health problems related to periods.
Painful periods
Painful periods are most common in young women, and the pain tends to ease as women get older. Learn more about the symptoms and treatments.
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual syndrome refers to symptoms that occur around the time of your period. There are ways to help manage your premenstrual symptoms.
Retained tampon or other object
Sometimes a tampon or other object can become stuck in the vagina. If this happens to you, it is important to know what to do.
Toxic shock syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) occurs when a bacteria releases toxins into the body’s bloodstream. It's very rare but has been associated with tampon use.
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Menstrual Cycle and Sleep
Does sleep quality change across the menstrual cycle in women? Up to 7 in 10 women say that their sleep changes just before their period. The most common time for this is 3 to 6 days before having the period. Are sleeping problems a common part of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)? Yes. Most women with menstrual cycle rel
Read more on Sleep Health Foundation website
Menstrual cycle: normal - MyDr.com.au
All you need to know about periods, including what's normal and what's not. Plus, see what happens inside your body during the different phases of a normal menstrual cycle.
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About the menstrual cycle | Jean Hailes
Learn all about the menstrual cycle, what happens during a cycle, how long a menstrual cycle usually is and when you should seek help.
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Period Problems | Family Planning NSW
There are a variety of problems that can occur with the menstrual cycle. Some of the common problems are covered briefly below but it is best to discuss any specific period problems with your local doctor or Family Planning clinic.
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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) | Family Planning NSW
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), which is sometimes called premenstrual tension (PMT), refers to a range of physical and emotional symptoms that some women get in the second half of their menstrual cycle before their period starts.
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Period pain | Jean Hailes
If period pain is so bad that it interferes with your daily living, or stops you from going to school or work, please see your doctor to discuss it.…
Read more on Jean Hailes for Women's Health website
Periods after pregnancy
After you've had your baby, you might be wondering how long until your periods return and if they will be the same as before your pregnancy.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
Understanding ovulation and the fertile window
When you want to have a baby you can improve your chance of getting pregnant if you know about ovulation and the ‘fertile window’ in the menstrual cycle.
Read more on Your Fertility website
Period Pain: Symptoms and Treatment - MyDr.com.au
Period pain is common, and when severe it can stop you from doing your usual activities. However, there are treatments available for painful periods.
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Early signs of pregnancy
For women who have a regular menstrual cycle, the earliest and most reliable sign of pregnancy is a missed period. Read about some of the other early pregnancy signs and symptoms.
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An Overview of Menopause | Ausmed
Menopause marks the permanent end to a person’s menstrual cycle. It usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 (with an average age of 51). A person is considered to be postmenopausal after 12 consecutive months without experiencing a period.
Read more on Ausmed Education website
Spinal manipulation for painful periods | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: There is no evidence to suggest that spinal manipulation is effective in the treatment of dysmenorrhoea
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Fertility awareness based methods of contraception, lactational amenorrhoea and withdrawal | Family Planning NSW
Fertility Awareness Based (FAB) methods of contraception (sometimes called Natural Family Planning methods) are based on identifying the fertile days of the menstrual cycle in order to avoid a pregnancy.
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Psychosis: Early Warning Signs and Treatment | Ausmed
In the majority of cases, psychosis is experienced as an ‘episode’. In this period a person will experience acute symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations.
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Bipolar Disorder | Ausmed
The term bipolar reflects the nature of the condition: a fluctuation between extreme highs and lows. These extreme emotional states may occur at distinct times or periods, categorised as manic, hypomanic, or depressive.
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Sleep Management | Ausmed
Our bodies need long periods of sleep in order to restore and rejuvenate. Advise your patients that sleep deprivation will not only hinder the healing process, but may introduce other significant health problems into their lives.
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What is Depression / Major Depressive Disorder? | Ausmed
It’s human nature to feel down in the dumps, on occasion. Depression, however, is a diagnosable medical condition that presents in feelings of intense sadness, negativity and low-mood, lasting for a long period of time.
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Endometriosis | Ausmed
The cause of endometriosis is not entirely clear. The dominant theory is that during menstruation, menstrual tissue (comparable to lining in the womb) passes back through the fallopian tubes and into the pelvis, where it attaches and grows.
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Menopause Basics - Australasian Menopause Society
Basic information about the menopause
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Diagnosing Menopause - Australasian Menopause Society
A diagnosis of menopause is made on the basis of new onset vasomotor symptoms and a change in the pattern of menstrual bleeding. Measuring sex steroids or gonadotrophins is not helpful as these fluctuate on a daily basis.
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