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Dysmenorrhea is severe menstrual cramps and is a common condition. Primary dysmenorrhea is normal menstrual pain, while secondary dysmenorrhea can be caused by health problems such as endometriosis or fibroids. Painkillers, hot water baths, and lifestyle changes can help control dysmenorrhea. Menorrhagia is heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding. This condition can cause anemia and fatigue. … Menstruation – Related Health Conditions

A missed period is the first sign of pregnancy. If a fertilized egg implants in the uterine wall, it will not be shed as a normal period. If you are sexually active, a missed period is a positive sign that you are pregnant. The only way to know for sure if you are pregnant is … What if your period is late?

We may face various forms of physical and mental discomfort before and during menstruation. Common symptoms include: 1.Headaches in the days before menstruation. 2. Loss of appetite. 3. Pain in thighs sometimes running down to our legs. 4. Back pain. For menstruation, the uterine wall needs to be shed, and this happens due to uterine … Menstruation – You may experience…

Yes. Many women believe that taking a bath during your period can cause illness. There are women and girls among us who have never taken a bath during their period since childhood. It has not been scientifically proven that taking a bath during your period causes illness. This is stated in the school’s Grade 7 … Can you take a bath during your period?

Yes. You may have heard that one should avoid eating meat and fish during menstruation. There is a common myth in Sri Lanka that the smell of meat, fish, eggs, etc. attracts monsters and demons. This is not scientifically proven. The Grade 7 Health and Physical Education textbook states the following:   Our blood contains … Is it good to eat meat and fish during menstruation?