Question 1

i am going in for a comprehensive bloodwork.  they said fast for 10-12 hours.  does that mean i could have some beer the day before, just not during t?

Accepted Answer

Fast 10-12 hours: You can have beer the day before but not within 10 hours of the test. However, it is ok to have water during the fasting period- in fact it's good to have some water the morning before the test...

Question 2

how is it that it pains me during menstruation?

Accepted Answer

Prostaglandins are: Released and cause pain. Marked pain might be associated with polyps, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, cervical stenosis, fibroids & adenomyosis.

Question 3

what causes slightly bloodstained vag lubricant during coital? had 2episodes of it,a wk apart, was just a norm (not rough) sex, not menstrating

Accepted Answer

Tearing of vagina: This can happen if there is no lubrication and the penis hits the side of the vagina and causes tearing and then bleeding.  Also sometimes the penis can hit the cevrix and if the cervix is friable you can get bloodstained vaginal lubricant.

Question 4

what not to do during menstruation?

Accepted Answer

Menstruation: Try not to use caffeine, alcohol, extra salt & junk carbohydrates.

Question 5

what shouldn't you eat during menstruation?

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Wrong: You can eat during menstruation. There is no medical indication to not eat. 
best wishes
Dr M

Question 6

i have headaches during menstruation?

Accepted Answer

Menstrual migraine: Compared to other migraine attacks, menstrual migraines are more severe and last longer, and are more resistant to standard acute and prophylactic management. Associated symptoms of menstrual migraine include depression or irritability, fatigue, bloating and breast tenderness. Rec. see orofacial pain or headache specialist.

Question 7

what causes mucus during menstruation?

Accepted Answer

Mucus: Mucus during menstruation may be due to excessive cervical mucus from the glands or after some stimulation.  Some women will have benign cysts or glands on the cervix that causes the mucus.

Question 8

what causes headache during menstruation?

Accepted Answer

Low estrogen levels: Headaches during menses are related to dropped level of  the female hormone estrogen during a woman's menstrual cycle.
Premenstrual migraines regularly occur during or after the time when the female hormones, estrogen and progesterone, decrease to their lowest levels.

Question 9

how to control maigrane during menstruation?

Accepted Answer

OCP: Menstrual migraines respond to the usual antimigraine medications, but may also be treated by hormonal manipulation with oral contraceptives.  Depending upon your family plans this might be an option for you.  Talk with your doc.

Question 10

can go menstruation during pregnancy and why?

Accepted Answer

No: Menstruation is the monthly period that happens when a woman does not get pregnant. The lining of the uterus is shed during menstruation, which means there cannot be a pregnancy at that time. However, pregnant women can have some vaginal bleeding, which would not be menstruation, but would be a sign to call the doctor to ask for advice.

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I am going in for a comprehensive bloodwork. they said fast for 10-12 hours. does that mean i could have some beer the day before, just not during t?

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What causes slightly bloodstained vag lubricant during coital? had 2episodes of it,a wk apart, was just a norm (not rough) sex, not menstrating

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What not to do during menstruation?

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What shouldn't you eat during menstruation?

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