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Menstrual irregularities are changes to the menstrual cycle that result in missed periods, irregular periods, or excessive bleeding. NICHD is one of many federal agencies and NIH Institutes working to understand menstrual problems. NICHD supports and conducts research on what causes menstrual irregularities and how best to treat and detect them. About Menstruation What …
A PFD occurs when the muscles or connective tissues of the pelvic area weaken or are injured. The most common PFDs are urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse. PFDs are more common among older women. NICHD supports and conducts research on PFDs. For example, NICHD-supported studies evaluate therapies and improve ways to measure …
Endometriosis is a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows in other places in the body. It is one of the most common gynecological diseases, and its primary symptoms include pain and infertility. NICHD conducts and supports research to improve understanding of the mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatments of endometriosis. About …
Points To Remember About Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in your joints. This disease often occurs in more than one joint and can affect any joint in the body. If you have this disease, you may feel sick and tired, and sometimes get fevers. Anyone can get …
Points To Remember About Psoriatic Arthritis Psoriatic arthritis can occur in people who have psoriasis (scaly red and white skin patches). It affects the joints and areas where tissues attach to bone. No one knows what causes psoriatic arthritis. Researchers believe that both genes and environment are involved. Medications are used to treat symptoms of …
Points To Remember About Juvenile Arthritis Juvenile arthritis is the term used to describe arthritis, or inflammation of the joints, in children. The most common symptoms of juvenile arthritis are joint swelling, pain, and stiffness that don’t go away. Juvenile arthritis is usually an autoimmune disorder. In an autoimmune disorder, the immune system attacks some …
Points To Remember About Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is a disease that damages the slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones in a joint. This allows bones to rub together, causing pain and stiffness. Osteoarthritis occurs most often in older people. Younger people sometimes get the disease after joint injuries. No single test can diagnose osteoarthritis. …
Points To Remember About Gout Gout is a common condition that causes attacks of pain and swelling in your joints, especially your big toe. Gout is caused by uric acid crystals building up in your joints and kidneys. You can reduce your risk of gout attacks by limiting alcohol and foods high in a substance …
Overview Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. There are four basic types of bipolar disorder; all of them involve clear changes in mood, energy, and activity levels. These moods range from periods of …
What are bladder control problems in children? Children may have a bladder control problem – also called urinary incontinence (UI) – if they leak urine by accident and are past the age of toilet training. A child may not stay dry during the day, called daytime wetting; or through the night, called bedwetting. Children normally …