Periods
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Periods
How to Tell If Your Irregular Periods Are a Sign of a Bigger Health Issue
Sometimes an out-of-whack cycle isn’t a big deal. But if it’s disrupting your life, you may want to see a doctor.
Periods
Here’s When You Should Actually Be Concerned About Period Clots
Experts explain how to tell what’s normal and what’s not.
Periods
This Is Exactly What Happens During Your Menstrual Cycle
Mind-blowing menstrual intel, right this way.
Periods
Why Do I Feel Ridiculously Tired During My Period?
Turns out, there are plenty of things that can zap your energy levels during menstruation.
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Sexual & Reproductive Health
7 Things That Can Cause Heavy Bleeding During Your Period
If you’re going through pads like they’re Kleenex, this might be why.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
How to Safely Pause or Postpone Your Period
Yep, you can actually bypass bleeding, according to ob-gyns.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Yep, Your Period Can Cause Awful Anxiety. Here’s How to Deal
It’s not just in your head—and there are ways to prepare each month to feel a lot better.
Periods
6 Things a Wonky Period Might Be Telling You About Your Health
Super heavy, painful, or irregular bleeding is always something to pay attention to.
Periods
What to Do If Your Doctor Isn’t Taking Your Period Pain Seriously
Agonizing cramps that incapacitate you are not “normal.”
Depression
Yes, Your Period Can Make Your Depression Worse. Here’s Why—And How To Cope
It’s called PME and it can be really serious.
Periods
Do I Need to Change My Tampon When I Poop?
If it seems gross or risky but…also kind of fine, here’s the deal.
Periods
What’s Up With the Luteal Phase and Is It the Reason I’m in Hell Right Now?
TikTok swears this stage of your period is to blame for your bad mood and exhaustion.
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Uterine Fibroids
How to Deal With Excruciatingly Heavy Periods Caused by Uterine Fibroids
Some ways to make them less of a nightmare so you can just...get on with your life.
Uterine Fibroids
6 Sneaky Uterine Fibroid Symptoms You Really Shouldn’t Ignore
Heavy periods and cramping outside of your cycle are big signs.
Contraception
What to Expect When You Get the Birth Control Implant Placed
The implantation process is quick and only takes a few minutes.
Periods
Florida Republicans Are Trying to Ban Kids From Talking About Their Periods at School
Experts say that the bill would cause serious psychological harm to young people.
Contraception
How Does the Birth Control Implant Work?
Here's what to know about the long-term BC option.
Contraception
I’ve Used the Same Birth Control for a Decade. Should I Switch It Up?
Here are a few signs that it’s time to consider your (plentiful!) options.
Periods
Why Do I Always Get Awful Brain Fog Around My Period?
Turns out, that fuzzy feeling isn’t all in your head.
Periods
This Nurse’s TikTok About Passing a Decidual Cast During Her Period Is Harrowing
An ob-gyn explains what it is—and why the cramping it causes can feel super intense.
Contraception
How to Tell If You Should Ditch the Pill for a Long-Lasting Form of Birth Control Instead
A daily medication doesn’t work for everyone.
Contraception
How to Actually Figure Out If Your Birth Control Is Causing Side Effects
Is your IUD really triggering that hellish pelvic pain?