Period Stigma & Health Risks
Most women avoid talking about menstruation, which can lead to delayed diagnosis and serious health complications
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The basics about your reproductive system
Most women avoid talking about menstruation, which can lead to delayed diagnosis and serious health complications
If left untreated, these common disorders can have a serious impact on your quality of life
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?
If you’re unsure how to talk to your healthcare provider about your period, these questions can help guide you
If your monthly periods are heavy or prolonged or both, you may suffer from menorrhagia, the medical term for heavy menstrual bleeding. If so, seek treatment from your health care professional.
Too many people who menstruate struggle to afford period products
As we get older, our periods — and how we view them — change
My fibroids caused severe anemia, and I needed a blood transfusion. But I’ve learned to manage the condition and advocate for the compassionate care I need
Heavy uterine bleeding is one of the most common gynecological complaints.
Weakness, headaches and even feeling out of breath are common symptoms, but sometimes they may point to a larger problem.