The Sage Essential Oils Aug 24, 2008
It can be used to treat skin infections, stress, gum infections, hair loss, fluid retention, amenorrhea and dysmenorrhoea, headaches, muscular aches and pains, asthma and arthritis. It also has the properties of being an astringent, digestive, nerve tonic and deodorant. (Suite101.com)
Breast-Feeding Kills Aug 6, 2008
These results were documented in a 1992 , "Relative Contributions of Anovulation and Luteal Phase Defect to the Reduced Pregnancy Rate of Breastfeeding Women." The authors concluded: "The abnormal endocrine profile of the first luteal phase offers effective protection to women who ovulate during lactational amenorrhea within the first 6 months after delivery." In other words, breast-feeding prevents pregnancy despite ovulation. Note that the authors described this effect as "protection" despite... (Slate)
Anorexia athletica, the price that many female athletes pay for gold Aug 4, 2008
Amenorrhea - the absence of periods - is common among anorexics, whose bodies contain insufficient fat to support a growing foetus. Her skeleton is weakened by osteopenia (a precursor to the brittle-bone disease osteoporosis, which usually affects post-menopausal women) and, as a consequence, she has been taking the contraceptive Pill, to provide bone-protective oestrogen, for the past ten years. (Times Online)
Cancer Prevention Through Breastfee... Jul 15, 2008
One possible explanation is that lactation results in a period of infertility and amenorrhea when the woman does not menstruate. This indicates a hormone shift, which tends to be protective against cancer. (Suite101.com)
Hormone Disorder May Contribute To Lack Of Menstruation In Teenage Athletes Jun 18, 2008
Amenorrhea, or absence of menstruation, occurs in as many as 25 percent of female high school athletes, compared with 2 to 5 percent in the general population, according to the study's presenter, Madhusmita Misra, MD, a pediatric endocrinologist at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston. Amenorrhea in athletes is known to cause infertility and early onset of low bone density and may increase the risk of breaking bones ... The researchers studied 21 teenage athletes with... (Science Daily)
Nutritional advice for athletic women May 6, 2008
Q: Do you have any nutrition advice that can help athletes with irregular menstrual cycles or amenorrhea (lack of menstrual cycles). A: This sounds like a classic case of low energy availability. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Highly active females aim to balance lifestyle Apr 23, 2008
Low caloric energy can reduce the release of hormones important for bone strength and stop the menstrual cycle in a condition known as amenorrhea. The body may stop menstruating as a survival technique, shutting down non-essential functions such as reproduction in order to sustain itself. (Daily Collegian, PA)
The perils of legislating a healthy aesthetic Apr 19, 2008
Missing periods: Amenorrhea in postmenarchal females ... A woman is considered to have amenorrhea if her periods occur only after hormone administration. (Globe and Mail)
Local woman undergoes advanced brain surgery Apr 17, 2008
She developed amenorrhea, uterine pain that radiated to her back, shingles on her face and in her esophagus. Doctors tried vitamin supplements and narcotics, but the medications just seemed to make her sick. (Lebanon Express, OR)
The Lybrel Birth Control Pill Mar 22, 2008
In the studies, only 59% of women achieved amenorrhea (no period bleeding). Oral Contraceptive Safety. (Suite101.com)
Skipping Insulin Shots Fatal Feb 29, 2008
Warning signs include: unexplained elevations in A1c levels; repeated problems with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), which can be fatal; extreme concerns about weight and body shape; change in eating patterns; unusual pattern of intense exercise (sometimes associated with frequent hypoglycemia); and amenorrhea (skipping monthly menstrual cycles). Goebel-Fabbri said that women with type 1 diabetes can manage their disease through proper insulin intake, but that eating disorders are creating barriers... (Suite101.com)
Pituitary Gland Tumors Feb 24, 2008
Prolactinoma: Excess production of prolactin leads to absent menstrual periods (amenorrhea), overproduction of breast milk (galactorrhea), and infertility in women and to decreased libido in men. Somatotrophic Adenoma: Too much growth hormone leads to acromegaly, with enlargement of the face, hands, and feet. (Suite101.com)
Genetic Infertility Feb 16, 2008
Some begin menstruation normally but in later years are affected by amenorrhea (absence of periods). What Can Be Done To Help. (Suite101.com)
Recovery means uncovering a past buried for years Feb 3, 2008
Amenorrhea: This is loss of the menstrual cycle due to lack of the secreting hormone oestrogen. Loss of the menstrual cycle can also lead to osteopenia and osteoporosis. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Breastfeeding as Birth Control Jan 27, 2008
The Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) ... The findings they presented resulted in the codification of a family planning method known as the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) ... also recognizes the Lactational Amenorrhea method as a highly effective form of birth control. (Suite101.com)
Weightlifters pumping up the Peninsula Nov 19, 2007
Laurel Mellin, associate professor of family and community medicine at UCSF, and author of the best-selling book "The Pathway," which discusses how stress neurologically contributes to obesity, cautioned that the body-fat recommendations were dangerously low and could, for women, impair hormonal balance, lead to low levels of estrogen, amenorrhea (loss of menstrual periods) and increased risk of stress fractures and osteoporosis. Mellin's research has shown that diet and exercise are not... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Eating disorders rampant in cross country Nov 3, 2007
Love says a high school runner with a BMI of 18 or below should be screened for what she called the female athlete triad disordered eating, osteoporosis (loss of bone mass) and amenorrhea (loss of menstruation). Georgia's best girls runner, Emily Reese of Chamblee, has a BMI of 16. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Recurrent miscarriage:A tale of woe Oct 4, 2007
It is well known that PCOD can cause menstrual disorders ranging from amenorrhea to dysfunctional uterine bleeding, plus hirsutism and infertility. Patients with PCOD appear to have an increased risk of spontaneous abortion. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Vaginal progesterone gel may improve infant outcomes and... Oct 3, 2007
Columbia markets CRINONE 8% (progesterone gel) and PROCHIEVE 8% (progesterone gel) in the United States for progesterone supplementation as part of Assisted Reproductive Technology treatment for infertile women with progesterone deficiency, and PROCHIEVE 4% (progesterone gel) for the treatment of secondary amenorrhea. The Company also markets STRIANT (testosterone buccal system) for the treatment of hypogonadism in men. (EurekAlert!)
How Much Exercise Is Too Much? Oct 2, 2007
Stull said the addict soldiers on, ignoring consequences such as overuse injuries or amenorrhea, when women stop getting their periods because of stress on the body ... "The physical and psychological effects start to emerge: Exhaustion, not sleeping well, irritable, amenorrhea, anger, thirst, headaches, pain and soreness, they look washed out, drained, tired, hair loss or gain," Stull said. (WNBC.com, NY)
Osteoporosis Risk Assessment Test Sep 24, 2007
The Best Treatment for Osteoporosis is Prevention. Osteoporosis is a progressive disease that causes the bones to deteriorate. (Suite101.com)
Excess-ercizing Sep 11, 2007
Other long-term health damages from overtraining, described by The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America in their Basic Exercise Standards and Guidelines, include anemia, an increased resting heart rate, a slower recovery of heart rate and amenorrhea, the absence of menstruation. For those suffering from exercise bulimia, Brede said not consuming enough calories to balance the amount of calories burned while exercising can lead to an iron deficiency. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Fertility and stress: Taking a low-tech approach to getting pregnant Sep 4, 2007
Q. Then you did a similar study in which two groups of women one group with normal ovulation, the other group with stress-related amenorrhea exercised almost to their full potential. What did you find. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Luteinizing Hormone and Hypogonadism Aug 30, 2007
We also determined that the female phenotype of this LHB mutation is characterized by normal pubertal development, secondary amenorrhea, and infertility. Source Information. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Eating disorders may disrupt menstruation Jul 5, 2007
Nearly 80 percent of women with anorexia reported secondary amenorrhea, meaning they had begun having periods before age 16 but had stopped menstruating for at least three months in a row at least once. About 36 percent of women with bulimia nervosa had secondary amenorrhea ... 4 percent reported secondary amenorrhea. (Scientific American)
Taking care of your bones Jun 19, 2007
Abnormal absence of menstrual periods (amenorrhea). Anorexia nervosa. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Atypical Celiac Disease Symptoms Jun 1, 2007
Adults with celiac disease often develop symptoms of lassitude, inanition, secondary hyperparathyroidism (due to vitamin D deficiency), hypoglycemia, amenorrhea, impotence, and infertility (related to malabsorption with protein-calorie malnutrition and probably vitamin D and calcium deficiencies), depression, fatigue, irritability, and general malnutrition with or without weight loss. In children, systemic symptoms include irritability, fretfulness, emotional withdrawal or excessive dependence,... (Suite101.com)
FDA Approves Lybrel, First Low Dose Combination Oral Contraceptive Offering Women the Opportunity to Be Period-Free Over Time May 23, 2007
During pill pack 13 (28-day interval): -- 59 percent of women achieved amenorrhea (defined as absence of all bleeding and spotting) -- 20 percent of women experienced spotting only, not requiring any sanitary protection -- 21 percent of women required sanitary protection due to breakthrough bleeding The Lybrel safety and efficacy study was published in the December 2006 issue of the journal Contraception. In a clinical trial, the incidence of serious adverse events was low and was similar to... (PR Newswire)
Birth control pill FAQ: Benefits, risks and choices May 22, 2007
When you stop using the birth control pill but you don't get a period for several months, you may have what's known as post-pill amenorrhea. The pill prevents your body from making hormones involved in ovulation and menstruation. (MayoClinic.com)
Eating for Fewer Than One: Apr 23, 2007
My low heart rate, amenorrhea (the loss of my period), and the goose bumps I got in 70-degree weather were all signs of illness. So, how can something that is a symptom of disease in one person be a marker of good health in another. (Slate)
How TV diet shows made us FATTER Apr 11, 2007
" Yo-yo dieters are also more vulnerable to osteoporosis (thinning of bones), putting them at greater risk of fractures. The hormone oestrogen is essential for bonebuilding, but women on strict diets may not have enough. If they consume too few calories, and their body fat percentage drops below 17 per cent, this can lead to amenorrhea (when their periods stop) and, as a result, their levels of oestrogen drop. American doctors have also found that women with a history of yo-yo dieting have... (Daily Mail)
Strenuous exercise can reduce women's risk for breast cancer Mar 5, 2007
VOA News - Study: Strenuous Exercise Can Reduce Women's Risk for Breast Cancer. American LifePeople, Places s in the News Across America. (Voice of America)
Breast Cancer Therapies' Side Effects Vary by Age Feb 22, 2007
They did, however, have hormonal side effects, including loss of menstrual periods (amenorrhea) and hot flashes, sooner and more often than women on chemotherapy. Among women younger than 40, nearly all had amenorrhea within 3 months of starting goserelin ... In contrast, about half of those on chemotherapy experienced amenorrhea which developed more slowly. (MEDLINEplus)
WAISTED LOOKING THIN AT A HEAVY PRICE Jan 2, 2007
Also, anorexic women can develop amenorrhea, which is a delay or disruption of the menstrual cycle. Amenorrhea, in turn, can cause dwarfism and deficient muscle development. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Eating Disorders and Personality Dec 27, 2006
By changing her body and stopping her menstruation (a condition known as amenorrhea), the patient regresses to childhood and avoids the challenges of adulthood (loneliness, interpersonal relationships, sex, holding a job, and childrearing). Similarities with Personality Disorders. (Suite101.com)
Warning signs for anorexia Dec 6, 2006
- Amenorrhea or the lack of menstrual periods in women. - Behavioural changes include difficulty eating in social settings, social withdrawal, deceptive or secretive behaviour and excessive exercise. (The Age)
Bone appétit!| Oct 20, 2006
Anorexia nervosa can be a cause of amenorrhea (cessation of menstruation). The onset of anorexia nervosa frequently occurs during puberty, the time of life when maximal bone mass accrual occurs, thereby putting adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa at high risk for reduced peak bone mass. (iAfrica.com)
Many Female Athletes Don't Get Proper Nutrition Aug 10, 2006
These dancers commonly displayed symptoms of the female athlete triad: disordered eating; cessation of menstruation, known as amenorrhea; and osteoporosis ... Causes of amenorrhea include severe emotional stress, deficits in energy, and athletic training that emphasizes leanness, Gabel notes. (MEDLINEplus)
Cutting stress may boost fertility Jun 24, 2006
The findings suggest that teaching stress-reduction techniques could be one of the most effective ways of treating this condition, known as amenorrhea, which affects up to one in 10 women of reproductive age, and is caused by stress about half of the time. The work could also be significant for a much larger group of women who still ovulate and have periods but whose fertility is impaired by the effects of stress, researchers told the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology... (The Australian)
Less Stress May Up Pregnancy Odds Jun 22, 2006
And, Senay reported, research presented at an international fertility conference in Prague shows that psychotherapy techniques may improve the chances of conceiving a child by managing and reducing stress in women with a condition known as amenorrhea, in which a woman's monthly periods are interrupted and ovulation doesn't always occur. Amenorrhea is thought to be caused by poor nutrition and over-exercising. (CBS News)
Cutting stress may increase chances of pregnancy Jun 22, 2006
In the study, the scientists monitored women with a condition called functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA), which is caused by a drop in GnRH, a hormone that stimulates ovulation. None of the women had had a period for more than six months. (Guardian Unlimited)
Behavioural Therapy Can Restore Ovulation In Infertile Women Jun 22, 2006
Professor Berga and her team set out to study the causes of functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA) in women of normal weight who had not had a menstrual period for more than six months. FHA is caused by a prolonged reduction in gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), which signals the release into the bloodstream of hormones that simulate ovulation. (Science Daily)
Learning how to beat stress coul be the best fertility treatment Jun 21, 2006
The findings suggest that teaching stress-reduction techniques could be one of the most effective ways of treating this condition, known as amenorrhea, which affects up to one in ten women of reproductive age, and is caused by stress about half of the time ... In Professor Berga s study, 16 women aged between 20 and 35 with stress-related amenorrhea, none of whom had had a period for at least six months, were split into two groups ... This found that stress, which was induced by changing the... (Times Online)
Women face 'triad' of danger Feb 8, 2006
However, many others had disordered eating, amenorrhea and/or low bone-mineral density for their ages, says Beals, author of the book Disordered Eating Among Athletes ... Amenorrhea often can be reversed with an increase in calories or a decrease in physical activity. (USA Today -- Health)
All Steroids are Not Made Equal Jan 19, 2006
The excess cortisol may also affect other endocrine systems and cause, for example, reduced libido, impotence, amenorrhea (lack of menstruation) and infertility. Patients frequently suffer various psychological disturbances, ranging from euphoria to frank psychosis. (Bella Online)
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