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Woman wearing period panties for free-bleeding during menstrual cycle
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

Female clutching abdomen
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

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

woman checking menstrual cycle on calendar
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

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

Woman discusses options of care with her doctor at her appointment.
January 4, 2023/Women's Health

Endo Belly: What It Is and How To Get Rid of It

A painful, swollen abdomen from endometriosis may be managed with dietary changes

Woman getting handed a tampon.
November 9, 2022/Women's Health

All of Your Tampon Questions Answered

From using one at night to how often you should change them

Woman's hands holding clean cotton tampon
October 20, 2022/Children's Health

How To Teach Your Teen To Use a Tampon

With straightforward explanations, this doesn’t need to be an uncomfortable conversation

Teenage female on sofa.
September 30, 2022/Children's Health

Teen Vaginal Discharge: What’s Normal and What’s Not

The vagina is full of healthy and unhealthy bacteria, so discharge can be normal or problematic

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