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A copper intrauterine device (IUD)
January 20, 2025/Women's Health

Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) and Your Period

IUDs can make your period lighter, heavier, irregular or stop it completely

Female with chronic hives and oversized birth control pack nearby
July 31, 2024/Skin Care & Beauty

Your Period and Chronic Hives: What To Know

The fluctuation in your hormones can cause the red, itchy welts

Female sitting in chair at home staring into the distance, phone in hand
April 3, 2024/Women's Health

Why Is My Period Lasting So Long?

From medications and stress to PCOS and STIs, there’s a wide range of reasons Aunt Flo may overstay her welcome

Female patient at doctor office discussing concerns and issues
March 12, 2024/Women's Health

Bleeding Between Periods? How To Tell if It’s a Problem

Reasons for spotting can include menopause, uterine fibroids, PCOS and birth control

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woman in discomfort lying down on couch
November 6, 2023/Women's Health

What Is ‘Period Flu’? How Your Period Can Cause Flu-Like Symptoms

Hormonal changes are the likely culprits behind the aches and fatigue before your period

female getting a shot in arm
July 27, 2023/Women's Health

Will a COVID-19 Vaccine Throw Your Period Off?

Irregularities in cycle length and flow aren’t a cause for concern

woman with hormonal acne along cheek and jaw
July 26, 2023/Women's Health

The Breakout Breakdown: Why You Get Acne Around Your Period

Hormone fluctuations impact oil and sebum production, creating painful, tender pimples

woman holding lower abdomen in discomfort
June 16, 2023/Women's Health

How Uterine Fibroids Affect Your Digestive System

Depending on size and location, they can affect your rectum, stomach, bladder and kidneys

Person holding tampon by string.
May 10, 2023/Women's Health

What’s the Best Tampon Size To Use?

It depends on your menstrual flow, and a little trial and error

Doctor with magnifying glass over uterus and a highlighted calendar.
April 4, 2023/Women's Health

Nutrition and Exercise Throughout Your Menstrual Cycle

Eating and exercising according to your cycle can reduce PMS and period symptoms

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