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July 30, 2025/Women's Health

Are Scented Tampons and Pads Bad for You?

Nothing scented should go in or around your vagina!

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June 24, 2025/Women's Health

Foods To Eat (and Avoid) During Your Period

Foods with iron, antioxidants and fiber can help you feel your best

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January 20, 2025/Women's Health

Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) and Your Period

IUDs can make your period lighter, heavier, irregular or stop it completely

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This May Surprise You — But You Can Get Pregnant on Your Period

While it’s probably not your most fertile time, it is possible to get pregnant if you have unprotected sex during your period

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April 3, 2024/Women's Health

Why Is My Period Lasting So Long?

From medications and stress to PCOS and STIs, there’s a wide range of reasons Aunt Flo may overstay her welcome

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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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July 27, 2023/Women's Health

Will a COVID-19 Vaccine Throw Your Period Off?

Irregularities in cycle length and flow aren’t a cause for concern

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June 29, 2023/Women's Health

Can You Go to Your Gynecologist Appointment When You’re on Your Period?

Typically, you can keep your appointment, let your gynecologist know and let your worries go

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May 10, 2023/Women's Health

What’s the Best Tampon Size To Use?

It depends on your menstrual flow, and a little trial and error

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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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