Do you suffer painful monthly problems? If yes, than you should know the reason behind it. These problems may be due to hormonal changes in the body. There can be many reasons behind this problem. During menstrual cycle, menstrual cramp can occur due to the contraction of the uterus, which is also called dysmenorrhea. When menstruation is in process, a hormone called as prostaglandins induces a painful cramp in the uterus. In the menstrual phase, during ovulation female hormone “progesterone” stimulates the production of prostaglandins. Read the rest of this entry »

If a woman is sexually active and she is productive— physically able to become pregnant — she needs to ask herself, “Do I want to become pregnant now?” If her answer is “No,” she must use some method of birth control (contraception). Read the rest of this entry »