The menstrual cycle: more than just your period
Understanding the cycle is important for your overall health. We break down the phases and hormones of the menstrual cycle.
Understanding the cycle is important for your overall health. We break down the phases and hormones of the menstrual cycle.
Some variability in your cycle length is normal.
Understanding the cycle is important for your overall health. We break down the phases and hormones of the menstrual cycle.
Some variability in your cycle length is normal.
The menstrual cycle is more than just your period—it’s the rhythmic changes of the your reproductive system.
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Go to topic pageThere is a lot of period underwear on the market. Which brand is right for you? We reviewed them.
There are a lot of menstrual cups on the market. Which brand is right for you? We reviewed them.
There is a lot of period underwear on the market. Which brand is right for you? We reviewed them.
There is a lot of period underwear on the market. Which brand is right for you? We reviewed them.
There are a lot of reusable pads on the market. Which brand is right for you? We reviewed them.
There are a lot of disposable menstrual pads on the market. Which brand is right for you? We reviewed them.
There is a lot of period underwear on the market. Which brand is right for you? We reviewed them.
There are a lot of menstrual cups on the market. Which one is right for you? We reviewed them.
There are a lot of menstrual cups on the market. Which one is right for you? We reviewed them.
There is a lot of period underwear on the market. Which brand is right for you? We reviewed them.
There is a lot of period underwear on the market. Which brand is right for you? We reviewed them.
There is a lot of reusable menstrual pads on the market. Which brand is right for you? We reviewed them.
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How to know when it’s happening.
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Menstruation and reproductive health is still a taboo topic in so many places. There's so much work to be done,...
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The consequences have been dangerous.
Systemic inequality and racism are a huge factor.
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We sometimes get emails asking why we collaborate with naturopaths for our online content. It's a fair question.
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Practicing meditation can promote both mental and physical changes throughout the body.
When a miscarriage occurs very early in pregnancy, it can be difficult to tell the difference between a miscarriage and...
There are a variety of conditions that can cause HMB.
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Monthly blood loss through menstruation can cause anemia.
Your body is not a clock, and variation in your menstrual cycle is normal.
The significance of period blood color is commonly misunderstood.
What it is, and how to know if you’re experiencing it.
How, when, and why does spotting happen? Is it different than light bleeding before and after your period?
Fluctuations of hormones across the menstrual cycle can lead to different outcomes in training.
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You may have noticed changes to your skin—particularly the skin of your face—starting around puberty. Your skin responds to many...
Your skin and scalp change in response to hormonal variations occurring throughout your cycle. Some people report more bad hair...
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