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Reusable Menstrual Disc - How Do They Work?

A menstrual disc is a contemporary type of period protection that has a distinctive shape. Rather than absorb blood like a tampon, it is meant to collect...

Can you use a Menstrual Cup if You Have a Lot of Blood Clots During Your Flow?

A menstrual or period cup is a tiny, flexible cup that is meant to be put into the vagina during periods and is composed of silicone or latex rubber...

10 Facts About Your Period

About half of the population bleeds and yet, periods remain one of the least discussed topics, thanks to period shaming and myths. We agree that...

What are Reusable Menstrual Pads?

Reusable menstrual pads are pads that are made up of cloth. Since these are made up of cloth, these pads can be used several times. They do work the same as the regular pads....

Amenorrhea - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Despite the disruption in your everyday lifestyle that a regular menstrual cycle causes, it’s a sign that all is well with your body...

Period Flu - What causes period flu, Symptoms & Treatment

Many of you may have heard about a thing called the ‘period flu’. While not a medical term, the period flu can be used to describe the body’s response...

Cystic Acne: What Is It, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

The most severe kind of acne is cystic acne, where cysts occur deep beneath your skin. A mix of germs, oil, and dry skin cells that become caught in your pores can cause this.....

Regular Period Pain vs Endometriosis - What Is the Difference

When the egg released by the ovary does not get fertilized, it is exempted, along with the uterine lining, in the form of blood during what we call menstruation. The...

Running during your period actually has some great benefits. Here’s why

Running during periods can seem daunting to many, but it actually has great benefits. Find out how it can be excellent for you!

When Does Puberty End for Girls? - Changes During Puberty

As you transition from childhood to adulthood, your body and mind undergo a huge change. You may notice the following changes in your body as you near...

Breast Development During Puberty: Common Questions And Answers

Time flies, changes happen all around, you grow physically as a function of time and mentally to face the evolving world. Every soul born on earth deserves a...

Puberty Body Changes: Common Puberty Symptoms

Puberty is the process or a series of events which transforms a child into an adult. It is a period of significant changes, physical, emotional as well as...

Menstruation Length: How Long Does a Period Last? What's normal, what's not

Sometimes, it is easy to get confused between your menstruation cycle and your period length. Menstruation is a common phenomenon that happens to most...

Can You Have Menstrual Cramps After Your Period?

Cramps before or during periods is actually a very common PMS symptom that is experienced by anywhere from 16-91% of menstruators. But, sometimes it...

When to Start Using Tampons - How Old Should You be to Use Tampons?

tampon is among the insertion period products that are small, soft and cylindrical in shape. They are designed to be pushed into the vagina, where they...

What is Hyperovulation? - Causes, Signs of Hyperovulation, Supplements

Usually, every menstrual cycle, your ovaries release only one egg that, under normal circumstances, waits to get fertilized. But, in some cases, more than one...

Dysmenorrhea: All You Need to Know

Painful menstrual cramps are medically termed dysmenorrhea and affect more than half of menstruators, with some experiencing severe pain. The pain is usually mild...

PMS vs. PMDD: What's the Difference and Which is Worse?

You may notice a variety of symptoms affecting you a week or so before you are about to bleed. These may include general mood swings, acne, tender breasts...

Low Estrogen: Causes, Effects, and Treatment Options

Estrogen is a primary reproductive hormone commonly associated with females, however, it is found in small quantities in the male body as well...

Progesterone 101: How Does Progesterone Affect My Period and Fertility

Progesterone, often referred to as the “pregnancy hormone”, is one of the naturally found hormones in the female body. It plays a vital role in menstruation...

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Period Symptoms - Signs Your Period Is Coming

Every month, since the onset of puberty, a woman’s uterine line breaks down and sheds in the form of blood and tissue from the vagina anywhere from 2 to 7...