Losing your period can be one part of the Female Athlete Triad, a potentially serious syndrome of three interrelated conditions of health risk factors.
Women: Why You Shouldn’t Ignore a Heavy Period
If your monthly menstrual flow gets heavier or starts lasting longer, a “wait and see” approach can be unnecessarily risky. Find out what’s going on and what options are available.
How Do Your Periods Change After Pregnancy?
Most women resume normal periods after their pregnancy. But others may experience heavier or lighter periods and may need treatment.
Myth or Truth — Does Your Period Really Sync With Close Friends?
Why do women who live together have their periods at the same time? It’s a persistent story among women that doctors and scientists have worked to unravel.
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Menstrual Cramps: How You Can Cope With That Monthly Pain
Painful cramps around the time of your period is so common these days that women think that’s just the way it is. But it doesn’t have to be. Find out why.
Tired of Tampons? Here Are Pros and Cons of Menstrual Cups
For years, women have used either tampons or pads to collect blood and protect clothing during their periods. But a menstrual cup provides women with an alternative to these traditional methods. Some are long-lasting and reusable, while others are disposable. Menstrual cup basics and advantages Aren’t sure what a menstrual cup is? It’s a flexible … Read More
7 Benefits of Skipping Periods With Birth Control
Periods are a part of life for women, but many women would like to be able to control when they happen. Others may have a history of difficult periods and just want to do without the stress. Taking birth control pills continuously represents a common and safe method for managing menstrual disturbances and other associated … Read More
11 Diet Changes That Help You Fight PMS
Healthy eating and exercise can help control the bloating, depression and irritability of PMS. Avoid salt, fast food and processed food, and chow down on fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy.
Gynecology Appointment During Your Period (Video)
If you have ever thought about canceling or rescheduling your GYN or Pap smear appointment because you’re on your period, think again. Colleen Raymond, MD, OB/GYN at Cleveland Clinic, explains why she strongly encourages patients not to cancel or reschedule their appointment. She cites that Pap smear screenings can still be preformed during menstruation and there are … Read More
Fibroids and Hysterectomy: Get a Second Opinion (Video)
More than half of all women have fibroids. The good news is that many of them don’t even know it. If you have fibroids that cause painful periods and other problems, don’t agree to a hysterectomy before getting a second opinion. Experts have many less invasive ways to treat these uterine growths, from medication to … Read More
