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Menstruation is the shedding of the uterine lining ( endometrium ). It occurs on a regular basis in sexually reproductive-age females of certain mammal species. This article focuses on human menstruation. Women typically stop menstruating if they conceive or if they are breastfeeding. Menstruation lasts from puberty to menopause .
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What medicine should I take for irregular and missed periods problem ?
I am suffering from irregular and missing menstruation cycle. I am 36 years , unmarried. Currently it did not occur for past five months.I dont have any sex life. Need medical help.
Answered by Dr. Mitaly, General & Family Physician
Taking susten to regulate menstruation. Safe to take expired medicine?
Hi I have Susten 200 tablets that are basically progestrone tablets for regulating menstruation. If it expired in February 2013, is it still safe to take now?
Answered by Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Trying to postpone periods. When should I start taking deviry and femilon tablet?
Hello Doctor, My name is XXXXXXX and I am getting married on November 24th. I have a query regarding my menstruation dates in this regards. I have a cycle of 21-24 day. My current period was due between 6th to 9th of...
Answered by Dr. Sree Gouri SR, OBGYN
Lactating or discharge from nipples. Normal after menopause?
lactating/discharge is it normal for a 47 year old mom to lactate 11 years after nursing last baby? Also, no menstrual cycle for 7 or 8 years now.
Answered by Dr. Rakhi Tayal, OBGYN
Is delayed periods post unprotected sex a sign of pregnancy?
hi, i am 21 and i had unprotected sex with my husband. and this month my menstrual cycle is delayed a week...we dont want to have baby now...can you tell me what to do now...
Answered by Dr. Pragnesh Vachharajani, General & Family Physician
What could be the reason for missed period without sex?
my daughter is 24yrs and had her menses on the 29of december and ended in XXXXXXX 5th, she has not had it this february and she has no boyfriend she claims she never had sex to think of pregnancy. she wants her...
Answered by Dr. Das Arindam, General & Family Physician
Sex near expected date of periods, broken hymen due to first time sex, no ejaculation. Chances of pregnancy?
Hello Doctor, I had sex with my girlfriend for first time. The day which we had sex is her expected days for her menses. She got bleeding because her hymen got broken. I didn't ejaculate inside her vagina. We had sex 2 times. But her menses is...
Answered by Dr. Jasvinder Singh, Internal Medicine Specialist
Infant had BG vaccination. Got dark red, swollen and small white scab on it. Is this normal?
Hi there, My 5 month old daughter had a BG vaccination about 6 weeks ago. Over the last few days it has got dark red and swollen and a small white scab on it. Today after her bath she knocked the top off it and it...
Answered by Dr. Sumitra Kumar Mukherjee, Pediatrician
Irregular menstrual cycle,frequent menstruation
hi , My wife is out of town and had a short period after a month of her last period and then after that she has again got her periods . what can be reason for such short duration of the period .
Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga, Hematologist
Am I pregnant if my back pains and I feel tired?
I am 24 year old trying to concieve. LMP was on 20 july-2011. had unprotected sex on 29th jul. i think i ovulated around 30-31 july. I got minor period like cramps on 7th and 8th aug which were on and off. also felt extremely tired and sleepy on...
Answered by Dr. Rakhi Tayal, OBGYN
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Online Doctor Chat (536) - Menstruation

Advice for missed periods after unprotected sex
Doctor : hi User : hi Doctor : how can i help User : Doctor my friend was expecting her periods on 15th but unfortunately its not what can she do Doctor : ok User : and we had unprotected sex on 9th of this month Doctor : ok User : advice...
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Trying to conceive
Doctor : Hi Doctor : How can I help you? User : hi User : i am married 8 months after trying for 7 months my wife is not pregnent can u help me Doctor : Yes Doctor : I think it is too early to worry about it. Doctor : Ensure if these...
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Anxiety and relaxation techniques
Doctor : HI User : hello Doctor : How can i help you? User : yes first of all could u plzz tell me can i talk to u in urdu??? Doctor : yeah proceed User : ok thnx User : im getting hyper fr small thing n i feel very much depresed n...
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White discharge after irregular periods
User : hi Doctor : hi Doctor : how can I help you? User : My period is not on time User : these days User : and after its over i get a lot of white discharge Doctor : ok User : what may be the casue ? Doctor : there are a lot of...
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Lengthy periods with black discharge and clots
User : Dear User, You have started the test chat with our doctor. The duration of the test chat is 5 minutes. After the trial period, you will be redirected to the Payment page User : hello User : ? Doctor : hi Doctor : how can i help...
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Public Forum (2109) - Menstruation

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Brownish discharge, what should I do ?
Hi, Im having a a brownish discharge in my private area and it has a little smell. last month I had it too. I thought i had my period . but after a week, I had my period. and after y period it stopped. and now it s back. what should I do ? please help. Thanks
1 Answer
Tell me about my menstruation
my last period was on January 9, 2010 then another menstruation on january 27, 2010. what is the meaning of this?
1 Answer
Can you advise me for the after effects of MTP
my last period date ws 26.05.10, i got married on 31.05.10. we did intercourse on 06.06.10 without protection, also i took an ipill after 65 hours. i checked for pregnacy on 25.06.10. The test came positive.I had my date of period on that day itself but it didnt come. Also i had regular periods before it. Now i have processed MTP. Can you advise...
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2 pills of Primolet N. Will i be pregnant?
Hi My period was due on 1st and I took two tablets of primolet N to postpone my periods. In the meanwhile had intercourse sessions during these 2 days. My periods are regular. It's 12th today and i still havent got my periods. Will i be pregnant?
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Is there any relationship between masturbation and menstruation ?
Hi,this Sarah,female,24 years old.. my question is about masturbation and its relation with menstruation . is there any connection between the two?can masturbation cause delaying of menstruation? Generally my periods is regular.it starts at the 1st or 2nd day of every month.However this month it delayed.i mean it has passed 13 days and my...
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Why is my lower back hurting after menstrual cycle ?
i started my menstrual cycle on 1/21/11 a week later i noticed when i wiped i have little pinkish on the toilet paper my lower back is hurtint please help
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How to prepone periods ?
i m 26 . and i want o prepond my periods..as it is irregular....
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Is it normal to have no periods while on Petogon ?
I am a 20 yr old woman and I have been on preventin 4 a year now. I went to the clinic on December 20 and that nurse decided 2 change me from Nur-isterate to Petogen. I do not get my periods at all and the doctor told me as long as my body did not respond negatively 2 the 1st injection , I can continue with Petogen. All I am worried about now is...
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Can I ask a doctor to hep me understand why am I having scanty periods just before the normal periods ? My cycles are regular
Hi, I am 32 years old. I am married for the last 11 years and am blessed with 2 kids. Both by operation. The younger one is 7 years old. Since last 1 year, before my actual period starts, I have scanty periods for 2 days. After that the normal period follows. My periods also do not delay. Every month it repeats in 28 days. I am not able to...
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What are the symptoms of a brain stroke ?
Please can you help us with what we can do about the \ What is the symptoms of it and what must we do first if somebody gets it Thanks
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