Have menstrual periods lasting more than 7 days. Have a menstrual flow with blood clots the size of a quarter or larger. Have a heavy menstrual flow that keeps you from doing the things you would do normally. Have constant pain in the lower part of the stomach during your periods. Are tired, lack energy, or are short of breath.
(pÉ-pÃ¤â²yÉ) n. 1. An evergreen tropical American tree (Carica papaya) with a crown of large lobed leaves, widely cultivated for its large yellow edible fruit. 2. The fruit of this tree, having soft pink to orange flesh and numerous small black seeds.
Papaya fruit are commonly used as a ripe fresh fruit alone, in fruit salads, drinks, and desserts. Non-ripe fruit may be used as a vegetable or used in green salads. Fruit is also dried, candied, and made into pastes, jellies, and jams. Papaya fruit is low in calories and high in potassium and vitamin A (Table 3).