Question 1

hi doc, my stool smells like burning rubber. it's not solid but not watery either. i have trapped wind and cramps. i take the mini pill, don't bleed, and i'm having menstrual symptoms. are they connected? or could the rubbery smell be something else?

Accepted Answer

: I've never felt that different odor of stools had any real diagnostic value. Your symptoms have some features of irritable bowel syndrome but intolerance of lactose or gluten are possibilities. If you feel certain foods are not triggers of symptoms, you  could try peppermint oil or activated charcoal for relief. Taking simethicone 1/2 hour after meals reduces gas formation. ?See gastroenterologist

Question 2

air embolism during sex on menstrual period, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Better times for sex: During the menstrual period, and if the vaginal traps air from intercourse or blowing into the vagina, air embolism can result. When the "country cousins" come visiting in your case (menstrual flow) you might want to postpone such activity considering the repercussions.

Question 3

air embolism during sex on menstrual period, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

No: This is hugely abnormal. This is most familiar from certain bizarre sexual practices. If this supposedly happened from normal intercourse and the woman was actually sick, I'd try to find out exactly what's going in -- it's not supposed to be one of the hazards.

Question 4

can trapped wind make you feel short of breath or winded?

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Yes: Specifically if painful, as the diaphragm muscle will have to expand over a distended bowel loop.

Question 5

what's a 32 day menstrual cycle?

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Time to menses:  A 32 day cycle  refers to the amount of time between the first day of flow to  the next first day of flow

Question 6

define menstrual cycle in detail?

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Vaginal bleeding: The menstrual cycle is monthly vaginal bleeding which occurs when the woman is fertile and ovulates (produces an egg, which takes about 2 weeks) but does NOT then get pregnant.  The uterine lining will build up for a couple of weeks to prepare for a possible pregnancy.  This will shed away in the form of bleeding when pregnancy has not occurred and then the process will start all over again.

Question 7

no menstrual cycle for two months?

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At 48 okay: At 48 it's normal to have some increased fluxuations in your cycle.  The average age of menopause is 51, so you're getting closer. Many women in late 40's begin to miss periods.  If you're not too heavy or too thin, and you don't have a thyroid disorder then i wouldn't worry.  Of course, pregnancy needs to be ruled out (i know, i know!), but that's highly unlikely. Hope that helps.

Question 8

what causes changes in menstrual cycle?

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Menstruation ?'s: Changes in frequency and amounts of pain, bleeding are caused by increasing age, delays in ovulation secondary to stress (emotional, or job related) and of course pregnancy.  Significant changes should be reviewed by your gyn physician as to specific causation.

Question 9

how could i figure out my menstrual cycle?

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Track it with a: calendar. How many days long is it? First day you bleed is day 1. Last day is day before you bleed again. Ovulation is 14 days before period.

Question 10

why is my menstrual cycle getting shorter?

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Menses: Many women have changes in their cycles after age 35.  They can be heavier, shorter or you can skip them.  Often times this is due to ovulation issues.  However, its always important to rule out other things too like pregnancy, low thyroid, hyperprolactinemia.  Your provider can do this with blood work.

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Hi doc, my stool smells like burning rubber. it's not solid but not watery either. i have trapped wind and cramps. i take the mini pill, don't bleed, and i'm having menstrual symptoms. are they connected? or could the rubbery smell be something else?

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Air embolism during sex on menstrual period, what to do?

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Air embolism during sex on menstrual period, is this normal?

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Can trapped wind make you feel short of breath or winded?

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What's a 32 day menstrual cycle?

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Define menstrual cycle in detail?

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No menstrual cycle for two months?

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What causes changes in menstrual cycle?

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How could i figure out my menstrual cycle?

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Why is my menstrual cycle getting shorter?

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