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Hands holding an opened, new tampon
January 27, 2026/Women's Health

How To Insert (and Remove) a Tampon

It’s important to angle it toward your rectum or back, along the natural curve of your vaginal canal

Hands with blue polished nails washing a menstrual cup under running water
November 17, 2025/Women's Health

Everything You Need To Know About Menstrual Cups

These substitutes for tampons and pads can be a great option for lower cost, lower carbon footprint and longer wear times

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November 4, 2025/Women's Health

Hypomenorrhea: Understanding Light Periods

Stress, PCOS, perimenopause or hyperthyroidism may cause a low flow

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September 24, 2025/Women's Health

How Stress Can Impact Your Menstrual Cycle

Stress can cause light, late or nonexistent periods — which may eventually create a hormonal imbalance

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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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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

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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

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