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    Experiencing Severe Menstrual Cramps? You May Have One of These Underlying Conditions

    October 15, 2019

    What can you do for severe menstrual cramps if heating pads and over-the-counter meds aren't working? Rule out underlying medical conditions like these. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health

    Tagged with: bleeding, cramps, endometriosis, Fibroids, IUD, IUD contraceptive, menstrual cramps, pelvic inflammatory disease, period pain, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, reproductive health, Severe menstrual cramps, womens health

    Learn more about possible underlying causes of severe menstrual pain.
  • Article - 4 Minute Read

    How to Stop Bleeding: First Aid for Bleeding Cuts and Wounds

    November 6, 2016

    For most minor cuts, you can clean the wound and stop the flow. Find out how to stop bleeding at home and when you may need to see a doctor. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: bleeding, cuts, how to stop bleeding, scrapes, stop bleeding, wounds

    Learn how to clean a wound
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    What Makes Your Nose Bleed?

    March 4, 2016

    Nose bleeds (epistaxis) may be alarming, but they're also quite common. Learn about the common causes of nose bleeds and find tips for first aid at home. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: allergies, bleeding, blood thinners, cold, epistaxis, first aid, high blood pressure, nose bleed, sinus infection

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