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Menstruation
The menstrual cycle begins with the shedding of the uterine lining, resulting in bleeding from the vagina. A few weeks later, one ovary releases an egg and the uterine lining thickens in preparation for a potential pregnancy. Pregnancy can occur at this stage if sperm fertilizes the egg. If the egg is not fertilized, the egg will leave your body and menstrual bleeding begins again.
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A 24-year old female asked:
Have a problem with the menstruation: haven"t it close to 1 year.I"m 24.Feel good, haven't any other complaints?
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A 23-year old female asked:
I have had menstruation for 2 weeks now. It doesn't show signs of stopping. What is wrong and how do I make it stop? I'm a 24 years old woman.
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A 22-year old female asked:
I am experiencing early menstruation. Its happened twice in a row. I was on a 14 day cycle and now Im on an 18 day cycle. Is this normal?
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A 21-year old female asked:
I'm 21 and I do have my menstruation every month but they're still not in exact intervais. Sometimes, it takes longer. Is this still 'regular'?
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A 46-year old asked:
I'm not sure, but should women consume less iron in their daily diet due to menstruation?
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A 24-year old female asked:
I had second menstruation 12 days after another, now I don't know If my cycle has changed or I'm late?
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A 48-year old female asked:
My last first day of menstruation was Jan 30th (4 days) and yesterday Feb 10 I have start to bleed again. Is it normal? Im 48 yo.
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A 18-year old female asked:
I'm 19 and my menstruation has stopped for almost a year. I don't feel any pain or discomfort. What can possibly caused this and what can I do?
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A 21-year old female asked:
I was on a medication that could've increased my prolactin levels and thus i'm experiencing the absence of menstruation. I was on a medication that could've increased my prolactin levels and thus i'm experiencing the absence of menstruation. I've been off
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A 30-year old female asked:
Whats causes smelly menstruation
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A 43-year old asked:
Does ginger induse menstruation ?
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A 26-year old asked:
How to get a regular menstruation?
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A 36-year old asked:
Can I change my menstruation dates?
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A 33-year old asked:
What triggers menstruation to occur?
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A 25-year old male asked about a 45-year old female:
Why do I have frequent menstruation?
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A 27-year old female asked:
Can Menstruation last longer than 7 days?
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A 47-year old asked:
Can menstruation start and stop same day?
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A 43-year old asked:
What are the causes of scanty menstruation?
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A 21-year old female asked:
What is the effect of cola on menstruation?
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A 36-year old female asked:
What medicine is good for menstruation pain?
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A 35-year old asked:
Wht can I do when I have heavy menstruation?
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A 20-year old male asked:
Why does wet days present prior to menstruation?
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A 41-year old asked:
What are normal menstruation variations in women?
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A 35-year old asked:
How to stop my menstruation forever without hyst?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Wat is the best treats for abnormal menstruation?
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A 24-year old female asked:
What is the medicine to have regular menstruation?
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A 27-year old female asked about a 27-year old female:
Can I use pt even if I have blackish menstruation?
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A 18-year old female asked:
After a women's menstruation is there 3 safe days?
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A 53-year old female asked about a 49-year old female:
Heavy menstruation for past week at the age of 48?
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A 37-year old asked:
Do i count brown disharge as part of menstruation?
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