Do you have sudden or irregular vaginal bleeding? If this is accompanied by other unusual symptoms, inform your doctor immediately.
Vaginal bleeding is a symptom that needs your attention, especially since it can come from anywhere in the female genital tract. The reason for this includes anything from vigorous sexual intercourse to cancer which usually strikes postmenopausal women. Lei's examine them one by one.
If you're fond of rough romancing, the lips at the vaginal entrance may be injured and bleeding will occur. Naturally, if this is the first lime you've had sex and your hymen was broken, expect some bleeding too.
Masturbation can be tough on the vagina, especially if you use vibrators, bottles or other foreign objects. This can cause bleeding. Another reason is deep penetration which can bruise the cervix, the opening into the uterus. If you're using an IUD (intrauterine device) or are taking oral contraceptives, there may also be bleeding.
Pain and bleeding after intercourse and a persistent vaginal discharge may indicate uterine cancer but this is more likely to occur in women between 50 and 60. Cervical cancer has the same symptoms but it affects women aged 30 to 50.
Sometimes the reason for abnormal bleeding may not be that serious. It may signal the presence of a small polyp (growths that accompany vaginal or cervical infection), an ulcer, warts or varicose veins. Other possible causes are ovarian cysts, hypothyroidism. fibroid tumors or pelvic infection.
In helping your gynecologist establish the cause of abnormal vaginal bleeding, pay attention to other symptoms as well. These may offer clues as to the nature of your condition. Here are some points to consider from "Symptoms" by Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld of the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center:
If you're an alcoholic or have severe liver disease, there's too much estrogen present in your body, which can cause vaginal bleeding.
Is your skin dry and rough? Are you tired and sleepy? If so, the abnormal bleeding may be due to under function of your thyroid gland.
Have you had a fever, one that comes and goes? As luck would have it, it won't be there when you finally get to the doctor. So tell him or her about it. Fever usually means infection.
If you've had little hemorrhages in your skin, or bleed a little too easily in other parts of your body, the problem may lie in a generalized clotting disorder of which the vaginal bleeding is only one manifestation.
"Whenever you wonder why you have abnormal vaginal bleeding, always remember that non-gynecological factors can be responsible, too -- mood thinners, drugs and disorders of coagulation, all of which render you vulnerable to abnormal bleeding not only from the vagina but from anywhere in the body," Rosenfeld said.
So before things get out of hand, see a gynecologist as soon as possible.
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1/08/2009
Top 4 Morning Sickness Myths (by Tracey Patterson)
Pregnancy is often a time when you are hit all sorts of information, some true, some old wives tales. Morning sickness is one of those areas that has it's share of partial truths. Here are four common myths you should know.
1. Be glad if you do have morning sickness. This means you are having a healthy pregnancy.
The myth goes that if you are not miserable and suffering from morning sickness, that something is wrong with your pregnancy. Not true. The reasons for morning sickness are still not completely understood, but it is thought to have something to do with hormone levels. The presence or lack of morning sickness does not indicate a good pregnancy and it is always important to have medical care during your pregnancy. One side fact however, medical professionals have found that morning sickness is associated with a lower rate of miscarriage.
2. The lack of morning sickness means you're having a boy [or a girl].
Again, there is no indication that morning sickness or even the presence of certain hormones means you are having a girl or a boy. There are only a few sure ways to know if you are having a girl or a boy including ultrasound or amniocentesis.
3. If I vomit a lot, it will hurt my baby.
If you throw up from morning sickness, you may feel this way. But this not the case. Your baby is completely safe, even if you throw up four times today. The contractions caused by vomiting cannot hurt your fetus because it is very well protected inside the uterus in the cushion of amniotic fluid.
4. With all the throwing up I'm doing, my baby is not to get the nutrients that she needs.
Mostly false as well, for the most part. If you are taking care of yourself during pregnancy, eating a balance diet and taking prenatal vitamins, you shouldn't have to worry. Even with some throwing up, your body will still be able to get enough nutrients from what you don't throw up to keep your baby healthy. As long as you can keep some fluids down, you and your baby will be OK. Just eat when you feel able.
Morning sickness can only become a problem for your baby if you can't keep any foods, can't keep fluids down and begin to lose weight. When morning sickness is severe it is called hyperemesis gravidarum. If it gets this bad, you must check with your doctor.
Morning sickness is unpleasant. I'm sure not too many (if any) women enjoy or appreciate it. But it is a common fact of pregnancy. Hopefully by you be feeling better by your second trimester. Indeed, 90% of pregnant women with morning sickness feel better by the 16th week. Concentrating on eating and drinking healthy will help you'll get through.
About the Author
Pregnant? Your first trimester is a unique time with unique issues. More information about morning sickness and other events in the beginning for you pregnancy at The First Trimester.
1. Be glad if you do have morning sickness. This means you are having a healthy pregnancy.
The myth goes that if you are not miserable and suffering from morning sickness, that something is wrong with your pregnancy. Not true. The reasons for morning sickness are still not completely understood, but it is thought to have something to do with hormone levels. The presence or lack of morning sickness does not indicate a good pregnancy and it is always important to have medical care during your pregnancy. One side fact however, medical professionals have found that morning sickness is associated with a lower rate of miscarriage.
2. The lack of morning sickness means you're having a boy [or a girl].
Again, there is no indication that morning sickness or even the presence of certain hormones means you are having a girl or a boy. There are only a few sure ways to know if you are having a girl or a boy including ultrasound or amniocentesis.
3. If I vomit a lot, it will hurt my baby.
If you throw up from morning sickness, you may feel this way. But this not the case. Your baby is completely safe, even if you throw up four times today. The contractions caused by vomiting cannot hurt your fetus because it is very well protected inside the uterus in the cushion of amniotic fluid.
4. With all the throwing up I'm doing, my baby is not to get the nutrients that she needs.
Mostly false as well, for the most part. If you are taking care of yourself during pregnancy, eating a balance diet and taking prenatal vitamins, you shouldn't have to worry. Even with some throwing up, your body will still be able to get enough nutrients from what you don't throw up to keep your baby healthy. As long as you can keep some fluids down, you and your baby will be OK. Just eat when you feel able.
Morning sickness can only become a problem for your baby if you can't keep any foods, can't keep fluids down and begin to lose weight. When morning sickness is severe it is called hyperemesis gravidarum. If it gets this bad, you must check with your doctor.
Morning sickness is unpleasant. I'm sure not too many (if any) women enjoy or appreciate it. But it is a common fact of pregnancy. Hopefully by you be feeling better by your second trimester. Indeed, 90% of pregnant women with morning sickness feel better by the 16th week. Concentrating on eating and drinking healthy will help you'll get through.
About the Author
Pregnant? Your first trimester is a unique time with unique issues. More information about morning sickness and other events in the beginning for you pregnancy at The First Trimester.
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