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Endometriosis
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During a normal menstrual cycle the lining of the womb grows in size in response to hormones produced by the ovary. At the end of each monthly cycle, this lining is shed, resulting in a period. The cycle then begins again.
But in some women, the cells which make up the womb lining deposit themselves outside the womb. These deposits are called Endometriosis. Like the normal lining of the womb itself, deposits of Endometriosis respond to hormones from the ovary. They grow in size and eventually bleed in a similar manner to the normal period. But, because of their location, they often induce inflammation, which in turn causes the typical symptoms of Endometriosis.
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Infertility
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By definition, a couple is described as infertile if they have been having unprotected intercourse for 12 months without conceiving.
 There are actually two types of infertility:
- Primary infertility:
You and your partner have never conceived before and have been trying for 12 months.
- Secondary infertility:
You and your partner have conceived in the past but are unable to conceive again, despite trying for 12 months.
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Menopause
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 The term menopause simply means the cessation of monthly menstrual periods.
Usually, it's not a sudden process but a gradual one which may occur over a number of years.
Colloquially, the menopause is often called 'the change'. In medical speak, it's known as 'the climacteric'. This term is derived from the Greek word 'Klimakter' which means the rung of a ladder. In other words, it signifies a woman's progression up life's ladder from a period of fertility to that of infertility.
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Pre-Menestrual Tension
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 Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) or Tension (PMT) is defined as the presence of various physical, psychological or emotional symptoms that occur prior to the beginning of a menstrual period and improve gradually once menstrual bleeding begins.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
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 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (or PCOS for short) is a very common hormonal problem. It occurs when the ovaries are large with thick central tissue(stroma) and a necklace of tiny cysts around the ovaries. This causes hormonal changes which lead to symptoms such as acne, excessive hair and irregular periods (see below).
Having Polycystic Ovaries doesn't mean you've got PCOS. Many women have tiny, harmless cysts on their ovaries but don't have any symptoms - they don't have the full-blown syndrome.
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Premature Ovarian Failure
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 Premature Ovarian Failure, or POF for short, means premature or early menopause.
It also includes women who are experiencing symptoms of the menopause before the age of 40.
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