It is that time of the month when your hormones are supposedly out of whack—everything annoys you, and it feels like a shark is attacking your abdominal area. As much as you do not like it, you know menstrual cramps are normal. But what if it seems like this time is the worst out of all the other times? As much as 29 percent of women experience severe menstrual cramps that are bad enough to require medical attention. Women's health physician Kirtly Jones, MD, tells you how to identify whether or not your menstrual cramps are normal.
It is that time of the month when your hormones are supposedly out of whack—everything annoys you, and it feels like a shark is attacking your abdominal area. As much as you do not like it, you know menstrual cramps are normal. But what if it seems like this time is the worst out of all the other times? As much as 29 percent of women experience severe menstrual cramps that are bad enough to require medical attention. Women's health physician Kirtly Jones, MD, tells you how to identify whether or not your menstrual cramps are normal.
Stroke is often sudden—but rarely without warning. Dana DeWitt, MD, a stroke specialist at University of Utah Health, talks with Tom Miller, MD, about the most common causes of stroke and the essential steps to prevent a second one. From silent heart rhythm disorders to unmanaged blood pressure and lifestyle-related risks, stroke rarely strikes without a root cause. The good news? Many of those causes are treatable if you know where to look. Learn how to take control of your health and lower your chances of a stroke.
