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  2. Uterine contraction - Wikipedia

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    In the early follicular phase, uterine contractions in the non-pregnant woman occur 1–2 times per minute and last 10–15 seconds with a low intensity of usually 30 mmHg or less. This sub-endometrial layer is rich in estrogen and progesterone receptors. [3] The frequency of contractions increases to 3–4 per minute towards ovulation.

  3. Muscle contracture - Wikipedia

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    Muscle injury (such as a large burn or surgery) can cause muscle contractures as internal scar tissue (adhesions and fibrosis) develops. Repetitive muscle injuries (e.g. sports injuries, major muscle strains) and micro-injuries (e.g. overuse injuries, minor muscle strains) can also cause this. Adhesions and fibrosis are made of dense fibrous ...

  4. Contracture - Wikipedia

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    In pathology, a contracture is a shortening of muscles, tendons, skin, and nearby soft tissues that causes the joints to shorten and become very stiff, preventing normal movement. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] A contracture is usually permanent, but less commonly can be temporary (such as in McArdle disease ), [ 3 ] or resolve over time but reoccur later in life ...

  5. Vaginal contraction - Wikipedia

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    Women can control the muscles of the vagina to perform vaginal contractions at will. Vaginal contractions can enhance the sexual experience and pleasure for both parties during sexual intercourse . In a 1982 study, pelvic contractions of 11 women who manually self-stimulated to orgasm were monitored using an anal probe and a vaginal probe ...

  6. Bethlem myopathy - Wikipedia

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    Bethlem myopathy is a slowly progressive muscle disease characterized predominantly by contractures, rigidity of the spine, skin abnormalities and proximal muscle weakness. [ 5 ] [ 11 ] Symptoms may present as early as infancy, with typical contractures and hyperlaxity of joints; however, in some patients, symptoms may go unnoticed until ...

  7. Is It Just Stress...Or Perimenopause? Doctors Explain ... - AOL

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    Here's how to pinpoint when you're actually in this phase of life even if your symptoms (hot flashes, mood swings, stress, dryness) are nonspecific.