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Bridgette Holmes, CNM

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Science writer

Bridgette is an actively practicing certified nurse-midwife with a special interest in increasing reproductive health literacy.

Puberty

Signs your period is coming for the first time and how to prepare

Your body may give you a few clues as to when your period is going to start.

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Cramps & Pain

Period cramps 101

There are several science-backed ways to reduce period cramps. Most effective treatments are easy, low-risk, and inexpensive options you...

Spotting vs light period
Bleeding

What is spotting? Common causes and how to track it

How, when, and why does spotting happen? Is it different than light bleeding before and after your period?

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Birth control

Do you ovulate on hormonal birth control?

Hormonal birth control uses hormones to affect your body’s normal cycle. Different types of hormonal birth control have different impacts...

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Issues & Conditions

The future of HPV screening: How self-collection tests can help eliminate cervical cancer

Learn how self-collection tests are transforming HPV screening, making cervical cancer prevention more accessible.

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PCOS

Everything you need to know about depression, anxiety, and PCOS

People with PCOS are about 3 times more likely to experience depression and anxiety

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Mind, mood & emotions

Can stress affect your period?

Everyone experiences stress, and for many it’s not an enjoyable experience.