Menstrual Cramps: How to Handle PMS Symptoms

Menstrual cramps are severe in at least one in seven women who have them

Monday, December 14, 2015 Follow Us         Featured Menstrual Cramps: How to Handle PMS Symptoms and More Menstrual cramps are pains in the abdomen and pelvic areas that can be experienced by a woman as a result of her menstrual period. Menstrual cramps are not the same as the... Read more ...  News Health Tip: Don't Pack on Pounds During Holidays If your pants always seem to be more snug after the holidays, you're not alone. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says Americans gain an average of one to two pounds from all... Read more ... Serious Illness Affects Bone Health A critical illness can lead to bone loss, a new study finds. The research included 66 seniors who spent at least 24 hours on a breathing machine in an intensive care unit (ICU). One year... Read more ... Depression May Be Tied to Lower Breast Cancer Survival Breast cancer patients with depression may have a much higher risk of death than those without the mental illness, a new study suggests. "Low mood and depression are understandable... Read more ... Lumpectomy Plus Radiation May Beat Mastectomy for Early Breast Cancer Women with early stage breast cancer may survive longer if they opt for the less-extensive surgery called lumpectomy, followed by radiation, rather than a mastectomy, a new study suggests... Read more ... Women's Health Center MedicineNet's Women's Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various women's health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides a woman through the stages of her life, as well as knowing the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home