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The menstrual cycle occurs when female hormones cause periods or regular bleeding. Though it occurs solely in women, their experiences are not all similar. While some have regular periods, others may have menstrual problems like heavy bleeding.

A hysteroscopy mainly identifies and diagnoses uterine irregularities that cause abnormal bleeding. The procedure allows surgeons to examine the uterus using a hysteroscope, a thin tube inserted through the vagina.

Infertility is the inability to get pregnant after attempting all methods of procreation for an extended period of time. It is an affliction that equally affects both men and women. However, this article will concentrate more on what causes it in women.

Birth control, also known as contraception, is any method, device, or medicine used for pregnancy prevention. Choosing the appropriate contraceptive method involves putting into consideration many elements. Couples, women, or men must consider its safety, acceptability, and availability. Read on to learn about the different types of birth control.

Breast cancer screenings help check a woman's breasts for signs of the disease. While screening may not prevent cancer, it can help find the disease when treatment is more manageable. Your doctor can recommend the best screening tests and inform you when to have them. 

The pap smear is a simple test that takes only a few minutes, but many women are usually anxious on their first visit. If you are going for your first pap test, here are some things you should know to prepare for one. Understanding what happens in the test may help you be less anxious.

Experienced moms who have had children can make breastfeeding look natural and effortless. But for a first-time mom, this process can be rather challenging and confusing. It takes quite a bit of getting used to, and you may need some help to get going. It is okay if you initially have a bit of trouble; all moms have experienced it.

If your menstrual bleeding is irregular or terribly heavy, endometrial ablation might be a good option for you. It is a surgery to remove the uterus lining or endometrium to reduce irregular bleeding or stop the bleeding entirely.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are caused by viruses, bacteria, and parasites transmitted through sex. Pregnant women can become infected and pass the infection to their unborn children.

A miscarriage is a term used to describe the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy, usually during the first 20 weeks, although most occur in the first trimester. Miscarriage is extremely common, and studies estimate that as many as 20% of pregnancies may end this way. It’s not always known why some women miscarry and others don’t, but unsurprisingly, any miscarriage can be extremely distressing and upsetting for a mother-to-be, their partner, and even wider family. Unfortunately, once you have had one miscarriage your risk of experiencing another may increase and around 1 in 100 women experience recurrent miscarriage (3 or more miscarriages in a row).