Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder that affects 5 to 10% of premenopausal women (Polson et al., 1988). PCOS causes cyst formation on the ovaries during puberty, which causes estrogen levels to decrease and androgen levels (including testosterone) to increase. A girl with PCOS typically experiences irregular or absent menstruation; a lack of […]
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TSS can occur in persons of any age, sex, or race, but most reported cases have occurred in younger menstruating women using tampons. There has been a substantial reduction in the incidence of TSS in the last 10 years, which is primarily attributed to the changes in absorbency and composition of tampons available to the consumer (Meadows, 2000). Today, TSS is most common in women who forget to remove a tampon, which becomes a breeding ground for bacteria over a few days. TSS can be avoided by using less absorbent tampons, changing tampons regularly, or using sanitary pads instead of tampons
polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) An endocrine disorder in women that can affect the menstrual cycle, fertility, hormones, a woman’s appearance, and long-term health.
Toxic Shock Syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) first hit the news in the early 1980s, when a number of women died or lost limbs to the disease. Many of the infected women used a brand of tampons called Rely™, which was designed to be kept in the vagina over long periods of time. Using a single tampon for […]
Gynecological Health Concerns
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It is a good idea for every woman to examine and explore her own sexual anatomy. A genital self-exam (see Sex in Real Life, “Female Genital Self-Examination”) can help increase a woman’s comfort with her genitals. In addition, to maintain reproductive health, all women should undergo routine gynecological examinations once they begin menstruating and certainly […]
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Overall, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been found to help maintain vaginal elasticity and lubrication, reduce hot flashes, reduce depression, and restore regular sleep patterns (North American Menopause Society, 2003). It has also been found to decrease the risk of developing colorectal cancer and osteoporosis (Brinton & Schairer, 1997). However, it has also been found […]
Menopause
The term menopause refers to a woman’s final menstrual period but is often (incorrectly) used as a synonym for the climacteric. These terms refer to the period in which the woman’s estrogen production begins to wane, culminating in the cessation of menstruation, usually between the ages of 40 and 58, with the average age at […]
Sexual Behavior and Menstruation
Many cultures have taboos about engaging in sexual intercourse, or any sexual behaviors, during menstruation. Orthodox Jewish women are required to abstain from sexual intercourse for 1 week after their menstrual period. After this time they engage in a mik — vah bath, following which sexual activity can be resumed. Although many sexually active couples […]
Premenstrual Syndrome
The term premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to physical or emotional symptoms that appear in some women during the latter half of the menstrual cycle that can affect their relationships and/or ability to function. Estimates of PMS vary widely depending on how it is defined, but only a small number of women find it debilitating. In […]
SEX in Real Life
Age of Menarche enarche is the "hallmark maturation event" in young girls (Towne et al., 2005). In the United States, the average age of first menarche is 12.7 years, but the age has been steadily decreasing each decade (Remsberg et al., 2005). One hundred years ago, the average age of first menstruation was about 16 […]