Category: menstruation

Menstruation is something just about all healthy preteen to midlife women experience nearly every month. But even though you’re intimately familiar with your period, you may not know the language used to describe its process, products, and problems. This glossary of menstrual terms will help. Amenorrhea The absence of first menstrual period by age 15; secondary… Continue reading Menstruation and Menstrual Period Glossary

National Period Day takes place on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Period Day Started in October 2019 National Period Action Day is spearheaded by Period, a youth-led nonprofit that hopes to raise awareness of period poverty by holding rallies in all 50 states. This year, on October 9, Period will host a virtual day of celebration —… Continue reading National Period Day Is October 9

Periods are experiencing a revolution. While activists and feminists alike have been megaphoning about menstruation for years, it wasn’t until 2014 that the rest of our ears started to perk. All at once, it seemed, periods were open for public discussion: There was the viral “Camp Gyno” video, with a confident tween at summer camp… Continue reading Menstrual Periods Are Trending; Will the Stigma End?

Periods are a fact of life for many women. But they’re also the reason many are missing out on life, according to a new study published online in June 2019 in the Journal of Women’s Health. Related: Myths and Facts About Menstrual Bleeding Researchers from Western Sydney University in Australia examined the results of 38 studies,… Continue reading Menstrual Pain Interferes With Academic Studies, Research Shows

Many of us tend to be creatures of habit when it comes to personal hygiene and self-care. In a world where “decision fatigue” can set in by 10 a.m., we may not pause to consider why we’re attached to using a certain toothpaste, razor or body lotion. If you’ve been taking that approach to your… Continue reading Menstrual Cups Are Safe, Make Sense for Many Women

Long and irregular menstrual cycles aren’t just a problem when women are trying to conceive. Unpredictable periods may also signal an increased risk for a common type of liver disease, according to a recent study. While a typical menstrual cycle is 28 days long, each woman is different, and periods can still be considered regular… Continue reading Irregular Periods Tied to Increased Risk of Liver Disease

To be honest, I didn’t realize inflation was hitting pads and tampons until the slew of articles about it. That’s because I’ve been using a menstrual cup for nearly a decade, and haven’t bought pads or tampons in almost as long. There are other reusable period products, like absorbent underwear, reusable cloth pads, and period… Continue reading How to Use a Menstrual Cup

Menstruation is the monthly bleeding associated with a woman's menstrual cycle. The menstrual cycle is the series of hormonal changes that a woman's body goes through in preparation for pregnancy. Each month, the lining of the uterus (or womb) thickens. Your body sheds this lining, along with blood, if no fertilized egg attaches to the… Continue reading Menstruation – Period Calculators, Cramps (Dysmenorrhea)

All products and services featured here are chosen for their potential to inspire and enable your wellness. Everyday Health may earn an affiliate commission on items you purchase. You’re having a great day when, suddenly, Aunt Flow pays you her dreaded monthly visit. And naturally, it’s on the day you wear your favorite white pants. She always… Continue reading Best Period Tracker Apps 2018