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  2. Vaginal discharge - Wikipedia

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    During pregnancy, vaginal discharge volume increases as a result of the body's increased levels of estrogen and progesterone. [13] [2] The discharge is usually white or slightly gray, and may have a musty smell. [13] [2] The normal discharge of pregnancy does not contain blood or cause itching. [13]

  3. Leukorrhea - Wikipedia

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    Leukorrhea can be confirmed by finding >10 WBC per high-power field under a microscope when examining vaginal fluid. [6] Vaginal discharge is normal, and causes of change in discharge include infection, malignancy, and hormonal changes. It sometimes occurs before an adolescent female has her first period, and is considered a sign of puberty.

  4. Vaginal bleeding - Wikipedia

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    Light spotting early on in pregnancy can be a result of the fertilized egg implanting into the uterus. Additionally, during pregnancy, the blood supply to the cervix increases, which can cause the cervix to be more friable and bleed more easily than a non-pregnant woman's cervix. Because of this, some light spotting after intercourse can be normal.

  5. Menstruation - Wikipedia

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    Diagram illustrating how the uterus lining builds up and breaks down during the menstrual cycle Menstruation (also known as a period, among other colloquial terms) is the regular discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina. The menstrual cycle is characterized by the rise and fall of hormones. Menstruation is triggered by falling progesterone ...

  6. Amenorrhea - Wikipedia

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    Physiologic amenorrhea is present before menarche, during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and after menopause. [3] Breastfeeding or lactational amenorrhea is also a common cause of secondary amenorrhoea. [26] Lactational amenorrhea is due to the presence of elevated prolactin and low levels of LH, which suppress ovarian hormone secretion. [27]

  7. Is It Just Stress...Or Perimenopause? Doctors Explain ... - AOL

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    Here's how to pinpoint when you're actually in this phase of life even if your symptoms (hot flashes, mood swings, stress, dryness) are nonspecific.

  8. 9 types of food that provide comfort during hot flashes - AOL

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    Colorful plates are always a good idea, but they may offer bigger benefits during this phase. One study suggests eating fruits and veggies can help with menopause weight loss and hot flashes. Aim ...

  9. Signs and symptoms of pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    During pregnancy, the enlarged abdomen and gravid uterus place additional strain on lumbar muscles and shift the pregnant woman's center of gravity. These postural compensations culminate in an increased load on both lumbar spinal musculature and the sacroiliac ligaments, manifesting as low back pain and/or pelvic girdle pain. [ 12 ]