Dec 2, 2016 · Menstruation (pronounced men-stroo-EY-shuhn) is normal discharge of blood and tissue from the uterine lining through the vagina (see diagram) that occurs as part of a …

Sep 27, 2016 · Menstruation (pronounced men-stroo-EY-shuhn) is normal discharge of blood and tissue from the uterine lining through the vagina (see diagram) that occurs as part of a …

Sep 13, 2021 · NICHD Director Dr. Diana W. Bianchi explains how menstruation provides insights into overall health status and encourages clinical researchers to routinely collect menstrual …

Aug 2, 2016 · Menstrual irregularities can have a variety of causes, including pregnancy, hormonal imbalances, infections, diseases, trauma, and certain medications.1,2,3,4,5,6

Treatments for menstrual irregularities often vary based on the type of irregularity and certain lifestyle factors, such as whether a woman is planning to get pregnant. Treatment for …

NICHD participated in NIH research to understand if and how COVID-19 vaccinations affected menstruation. Learn more about the results of this research.

Jun 23, 2016 · For most women, a normal menstrual cycle ranges from 21 to 35 days.1 However, 14% to 25% of women have irregular menstrual cycles, meaning the cycles are shorter or …

Jan 31, 2017 · A health care provider diagnoses menstrual irregularities using a combination of the following:1,2,3,4,5

The meeting will also incorporate the science of menstruation with broader societal implications, including the unique considerations necessary in menstrual health communications, population …

Jul 22, 2020 · NICHD has supported gynecologic and reproductive health research for decades. Learn more about its leading role in menstruation research.