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January 20, 2022/Women's Health

Does Your Period Really Sync With Close Friends?

Is it the moon, pheromones or coincidence?

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December 26, 2021/Women's Health

Is My Period Normal? How Menstrual Cycles Change With Age

Some changes in your period can be worrisome, and some not

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June 3, 2021/Women's Health

What Should You Eat During Your Period?

Sadly, hot fudge sundaes didn’t make the list

February 1, 2021/Exercise & Fitness

Is It Normal to Lose Your Period Because of Exercise?

Missed periods can be a sign that you're not eating enough

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January 12, 2021/Women's Health

Are Scented Tampons and Pads Bad for You?

The truth behind this “hygiene” illusion

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October 4, 2020/Sex & Relationships

7 Benefits of Skipping Periods With Birth Control

Birth control can help you in ways you didn’t expect

September 27, 2020/Women's Health

What Does the Color of Your Period Mean?

What those colors mean and when you need to worry

Graphic of woman with a calendar wondering if stress is the reason her period is late.

September 17, 2020/Women's Health

Can Stress Cause You to Skip a Period?

Stress-related causes of light, late or nonexistent periods

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May 22, 2019/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Do Your Periods Change After Pregnancy?

For some women, periods become problematic

Mom and daughter have a seriuous discussion

April 10, 2019/Children's Health

Why Are My Teen’s Periods So Heavy? Should I Be Concerned?

Look for signs of an underlying bleeding disorder

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