bleeding cycle

[′blēd·iŋ ‚sī·kəl]

(mechanical engineering)

A steam cycle in which steam is drawn from the turbine at one or more stages and used to heat the feedwater. Also known as regenerative cycle.

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They have found that with this approach the repeated bleeding cycle into target joints was interrupted.

PROFILE OF HAEMOPHILIA PATIENTS IN MANIPUR

However, changes from a normal bleeding cycle are the main reason given by 10-30% of users for discontinuation, and as yet there has been little progress in finding a method to treat irregular bleeding.

Contraceptive implants 20 years on

Menstruation--the monthly bleeding cycle of fertile women--is more than "the curse" or a "period." Ayurveda views menstruation as a cleansing time for a woman's body, which benefits her greatly.

A primer on Ayurveda for the childbearing years part 2: menstrual and preconception teachings. (Features)(Cover Story)

With Implanon, a woman does not have regular bleeding cycles. "The bleeding is unpredictable.

Every contraceptive option has pros and cons

* Consider the NE-patch or EE-ring, both containing estrogen and progestin, for women who are candidates for combined oral contraceptives, including those desiring shorter-term contraception and regular bleeding cycles (SOR: C).

Nondaily hormonal contraceptives: establishing a fit between product characteristics and patient preferences

"The reason that implant users with regular bleeding cycles are at greatest risk for pregnancy is that they have a greater frequency of ovulatory cycles than do women with irregular bleeding patterns," the researchers write their report.