How Fibroids Can Affect Your Fertility
Fibroids can cause infertility in some people. Here’s how to know if you might have them and how they’re treated.
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¿Qué es lo normal en lo que se refiere al sangrado menstrual?
¿Es tu período menstrual normal o podría ser un síntoma de algo más?
What’s Normal When It Comes to Menstrual Bleeding?
Is your heavy period normal, or could it be a symptom of something else?
How the Tampon Shortage Is Exacerbating Period Poverty in the US
Tampons are the latest product to be in scarce supply at U.S. stores
Should You Worry About Data From Your Period-Tracking App Being Used Against You?
A 2019 study found that 79% of health apps available through the Google Play store regularly shared user data. The data could conceivably be used in a criminal prosecution.
Short-Sleepers Are More Likely to Suffer From Irregular and Heavy Periods
Menstrual periods can disturb sleep, but sleep troubles can worsen menstrual symptoms.
The Complex Crisis of Period Poverty
Inadequate access to menstrual products is a problem for all of us
My Close Friend’s Cancer Diagnosis Helped Save My Life
After losing my close friend to cancer that was diagnosed too late, I knew I had to advocate for myself
Menstrual Cups Are a Cheaper, More Sustainable Way for Women to Cope With Periods Than Tampons or Pads
Though they've been around for decades, menstrual cups are now gaining in popularity due to concerns about sustainability
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Period Stigma & Health Risks
Most women avoid talking about menstruation, which can lead to delayed diagnosis and serious health complications
Heavy Uterine Bleeding and Iron Deficiency Anemia Can Affect Mental Health, Relationships and Sexual Health
If left untreated, these common disorders can have a serious impact on your quality of life
Normalizing the Period Conversation
Many people consider menstruation a source of embarrassment — and the last thing they want to do is talk about it. How can we shed our shame surrounding the menstrual cycle?
Clinically Speaking: Talking to Patients About Uterine Fibroids
This guide can help healthcare providers communicate better with patients about their uterine fibroid diagnosis and treatment options
Clinically Speaking: What Are My Options Following a Uterine Fibroid Diagnosis?
Find out what medical treatments are available for uterine fibroids
Clinically Speaking: What to Ask Your Healthcare Provider If You Think You Have Uterine Fibroids
If you think you're experiencing symptoms of fibroids, these questions can help you figure it out
Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider About Periods
If you're unsure how to talk to your healthcare provider about your period, these questions can help guide you
Can the Covid-19 Vaccine Disrupt Our Menstrual Cycle? Maybe — But It’s Likely Nothing to Worry About
Some women are noticing their periods are different after getting vaccinated. We asked OB-GYNs why this might be happening.
The Price of Period Poverty
Too many people who menstruate struggle to afford period products
What Is Endometriosis?
Watch this video to learn about the symptoms, risk factors and treatments for endometriosis
The Different Stages of Menstruation
As we get older, our periods — and how we view them — change
My Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Led to Iron Deficiency Anemia and Disrupted My Career, but I Took My Life Back
I realized I couldn't keep living with debilitating bleeding and fatigue every month. Finally, I found the diagnosis and the care that I needed