Although you don’t get your period during pregnancy, it’s not uncommon to feel menstrual-like cramps during this time. Cramps may be caused by gas, or they may be a sign of a larger problem.

The term "menorrhagia" refers to very heavy menstrual bleeding, considered passing more than 80 ml of blood (or 16 saturated sanitary products) per menstrual period. Menorrhagia also includes flooding or passing large blood clots.

PCOS is a challenging condition affecting millions of women in the United States. Aside from the often heart-wrenching side affect of infertility, many women with PCOS struggle with weight management. This struggle is often attributed to insulin resistance or glucose intolerance.

Most women experience a vaginal irritation or infection at some point. Symptoms include itching, swelling, pain and redness. You may also experience mild bleeding, unusual discharge and pain when urinating or having sexual intercourse.

A fibroid breast tumor, or fibroadenoma, is a benign breast growth that can occur in one or both breast. A fibroadenoma feels like a firm and rubbery lump that is usually painless to the touch and can be moved within the breast.

You've probably heard your mother or grandmother complain about hot flashes. You may have even watched them suddenly break out in a drenching sweat and fan themselves vigorously on a cool day. Most young women don't give it a second thought, filing it away as something that just happens to older women.

Cramps are a common complaint during the menstrual cycle. A March 2014 "American Family Physician" article reports that as many as 9 out of 10 women experience menstrual cramps. The pain can be severe enough that some women miss work, school or social activities.