To help manage symptoms, switch to more absorbent period products, make healthy lifestyle changes and explore treatment options
When you’re living with this chronic condition, early diagnosis and treatment can improve your chances of getting pregnant down the road
Pads are a low-effort option for period management and come in different absorbencies, materials and shapes
Fluctuating hormones, water retention and a change in habits can cause temporary weight gain
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Ob/Gyns and midwives both care for your gynecological and pregnancy needs — which you choose depends on your health and comfort
If you wash regularly and change your underwear as needed, this can be a safe (and liberating) alternative to pads and tampons
Choose 100% cotton (the best material for underwear) and put on a fresh pair (at least) daily
Decreasing estrogen levels can cause brain fog, but symptoms of dementia are different and more pronounced
At-home tests measure FSH levels in urine, but they can’t actually diagnose menopause
Despite popular opinion, scientific research shows that most birth control methods don’t contribute to weight gain
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