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.
By age 35, your bones are as strong as they are going to get—what you do before and after matters. Kirtly Jones, MD, breaks down what it takes to build and maintain healthy bones throughout life. From adolescence to aging, she explains how hormones, physical activity, and even soda habits affect bone density. Learn why osteoporosis is more than just an "old person's problem" and what actions you (or your kids, or your grandma) can take today to keep bones strong tomorrow.
