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Most menstruating women have some form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)...
If you think you could have toxic shock syndrome, stop using tampons immediately and go to the emergency department of your nearest hospital...
Women of any age can experience painful periods and some women find periods are no longer painful after pregnancy and childbirth...
Some women are more at risk of amenorrhoea (the absence of periods) because of emotional stress or changes in weight...
Ovulation pain is usually harmless, but can sometimes indicate various medical conditions such as endometriosis...
Women who are athletes or who exercise a lot on a regular basis are at risk of developing athletic amenorrhoea, which is the absence of periods...
The menstrual cycle is complex and is controlled by many different glands and the hormones that these glands produce...
The female body shows several signs of ovulation and you may experience some or all of these signs...