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December 12, 2025/Pregnancy & Childbirth

How (and Why) to Use At-Home Ovulation Tests To Get Pregnant

These over-the-counter kits are 99% effective at identifying when you’re most fertile each month

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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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October 17, 2025/Women's Health

Menstrual Pads 101: How To Choose and Use Them

Pads are a low-effort option for period management and come in different absorbencies, materials and shapes

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October 16, 2025/Women's Health

What Actually Helps Period Cramps?

Heat therapy, light exercise and anti-inflammatory medications can bring relief

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April 24, 2025/Women's Health

Go With the Flow: What You Need To Know About Free Bleeding

If you wash regularly and change your underwear as needed, this can be a safe (and liberating) alternative to pads and tampons

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March 14, 2024/Women's Health

Period Blood Clots: Should You Be Concerned?

Although it can be alarming, it’s normal to experience blood clots during menstruation

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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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April 20, 2023/Women's Health

8 Reasons Why Your Period Is Late

Stress, extreme diet and exercise, PCOS and, of course, pregnancy could be responsible

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April 7, 2023/Women's Health

Yes, Weight Loss Can Impact Your Menstrual Cycle

If your period hasn’t come for three months, it’s best to see a doctor

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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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