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5 Ways to Overcome Period Cramps, Cravings, and PMS Symptoms

If you suffer from premenstrual syndrome, then these tips for reducing period cramps, cravings, and PMS symptoms may help you find menstrual pain relief. Your hormones may be going haywire, but premenstrual syndrome and menstrual pain doesn’t have to take you down!

“In the week or so before their periods start, many women experience a collection [...]

Having Trouble Conceiving? Basic Fertility Tests of an Infertility Workup

If you’re having trouble conceiving a baby, it might be time to think about fertility tests or an infertility workup. Here’s a brief description of six basic types of fertility tests, given by a doctor or fertility specialist.

“An infertility workup tests all the links in the chain of events from ovulation to an established pregnancy [...]

Clomiphene Challenge Test – an Infertility Test for Women

My fertility doctor has asked me to do a clomiphene challenge test, which is an infertility test for women that assesses her ovarian “reserve” and ovarian functioning. Here are the basics of a clomiphene challenge test, which is a relatively simple test for infertility.

“There’s no point in wasting money on in vitro fertilization or intrauterine insemination if [...]

Relief for Premenstrual Syndrome – PMS Help!

If you’re suffering from premenstrual symptoms such as cramps, depression, irritability, or moodiness – here’s PMS help! These solutions for relief for premenstrual syndrome include supplements, natural solutions, and more serious treatments (such as antidepressants).

“PMS is a chronic, cyclic mood disorder distinguished by a set of physical, psychological, and emotional symptoms that affect approximately 4 [...]

Why Can’t I Get Pregnant? 4 Fertility Checklists

If you’re having trouble getting pregnant, these four fertility checklists may help you narrow down the problem. These fertility checklists might also help you decide if you should see an infertility specialist, and what you should focus on.

“Couples who have sought specialist help and have been diagnosed with ‘unexplained fertility’ may find that making certain lifestyle changes can [...]

5 Foods That Make Your Menstrual Cycle Regular

Do you struggle with irregular periods or amenorrhea (no periods at all)? Here are five foods that can make your menstrual cycle regular.

“When estrogen is high during their cycle, women are more at ease with themselves,” writes Rebecca Booth in The Venus Week. “They are more confident performing tasks and accomplishing goals and more socially [...]

8 Natural Ways to Regulate Your Period

If your periods are irregular or you don’t menstruate at all, try these natural ways to regulate your period. If you’re not getting your period, you may have amenorrhea.

Before the period tips, a quip:

“Men somehow lose their ability to do anything right during their spouse’s time of the month.” – anonymous.

You may not have a [...]

Irregular Menstrual Cycles for Women - 6 Causes of Spotty Periods

The reasons your period is irregular (spotty, too heavy, too long, too light, nonexistent) may be easily remedied! Here are six things that cause irregular menstrual cycles for women, plus tips on regulating your menstrual cycle. But remember:  if your period hasn’t shown up for months and you’re not pregnant, or if you’re experiencing irregular or odd-colored spotty periods, you need to talk [...]

Acupuncture Treatments for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can affect a woman’s fertility levels – and acupuncture treatment can help her get pregnant!

Here’s what one woman says about acupuncture treatments and polycystic ovary syndrome:

“To our great surprise we were blessed with a third pregnancy during the PCOS study,” said Rebecca Killmeyer of Charlottesville, Virginia. “I’m absolutely certain the acupuncture [...]