Reproductive Health Topic: Menstruation

Menstrual cycles are a key driver of reproductive events in women. This collection of resources offers providers and patients detailed information on menstrual suppression as well as cycle basics, menstrual disorders, menstrual migraines, pre-menstrual syndrome and dysphoric disorder, and more.

News

November 13, 2008: Proper Nutrition Essential In Treating Polycystic Ovary Syndrome from the Calgary Herald, Canada
November 13, 2008: Handling Puberty from the Calgary Herald, Canada
November 12, 2008: Brain Activity Linked to Menstrual Changes from United Press International
November 11, 2008: Statins Cut Symptoms Of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome from Times Online, UK

Featured Research

Kleijn JH, Engels R, Bourdez P, et al. Five-year follow up of a randomized controlled trial comparing NovaSure and ThermaChoice endometrial ablation. BJOG. 2008 Jan;115(2):193-8.
Suzuki N, Uebaba K, Kohama T, et al. French Maritime Pine Bark Extract Significantly Lowers the Requirement for Analgesic Medication in Dysmenorrhea: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. J Reprod Med. 2008 May. 53;338–346.

Patient Resources

Headaches and hormones: What's the connection? from the Mayo Clinic
Menstrual Suppression: What it is, and how to do it, an interactive tool
Painful Menstrual Periods from FamilyDoctor.org
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: A Guide for Patients and Families from the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Women’s Health

Continuing Education

Integrating Menstrual Migraine Management Into Women’s Healthcare from OBG Management
Management of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Throughout the Ages: A Series of Interactive Cases from Medscape
Menstruation Disorders from EMedicine Continuing Medical Education