Losing your period can be one part of the Female Athlete Triad, a potentially serious syndrome of three interrelated conditions of health risk factors. Learn more about amenorrhea and how to prevent it.
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Are Scented Tampons and Pads Bad for You?
Think you’re doing yourself a favor by using scented tampons or pads? The scary truth is, adding chemicals to one of the most sensitive parts of the body is a disaster waiting to happen.
Tired of Tampons? Here Are Pros and Cons of Menstrual Cups
Not sure if a menstrual cup is right for you? Learn more about its origins and find out if it’s a good solution or not.
7 Benefits of Skipping Periods With Birth Control
Although periods are natural, there are benefits to skipping them. Our expert offers seven reasons why you might benefit.
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What Does the Color of Your Period Mean?
Does the color of your period blood ever change? An Ob/Gyn offers a guide to what the different colors of period blood might mean, plus when to be concerned.
Can Stress Cause You to Skip a Period?
Stress has a direct effect on our bodily functions, including monthly periods. An ob/gyn describes how stress impacts your menstrual cycle.
Can You Go to a Gynecologist Appointment When You’re on Your Period?
Pelvic exams are less-than-fun on a good day, but when you’re on your period? Yeesh. Read on to learn when to opt out and when to power through.
Can You Get Pregnant on Your Period?
Want to avoid pregnancy? Learn how your fertility cycle works — and whether period sex is ever risk-free.
Time to Have the Tampon Talk With Your Daughter? 5 Tips for Teaching Her How to Use One
Adolescent medicine specialist Ellen Rome, MD, offers some help for talking to your daughter about how to put a tampon in correctly for the first time.
Do Your Periods Change After Pregnancy?
Some women experience heavier or lighter periods after having a baby and they may need treatment. Find out what to expect after baby comes.
