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What Is Retrograde Menstruation, and Should You Worry?
I don’t know about you, but I hear the word “retrograde” and my mind immediately goes to “mercury retrograde” — that cautionary time of the...
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Period Baskets: Nice Gesture or Missing the Mark?
Think back to the first time you got your period. The experience was probably scary, overwhelming…and embarrassing. Of course embarrassment *shouldn't* factor in when...
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What’s Up With Joint Pain During Your Period?
If you’ve ever found yourself cursing your knees, hips, or even your elbows for aching more than usual when Aunt Flo comes to town,...
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Can You Get Your Period Twice in One Month?
Your period shows up, does its thing, and then disappears — only to make an unexpected comeback two weeks later. Cue the panic. If...
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What’s Behind an Abnormal Period After Birth?
One of the many things nobody told me about the postpartum period was how I would need a ton of those super-thick, hospital-grade maxi...
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Uterine Fibroids and Blood Clots: Are They Linked?
You know those squishy globs of blood that sometimes appear when you have your period? The ones that make you wonder if you’ve shed...
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Is Diarrhea During Periods Just Part of the Deal?
Monthly periods often come with a range of unwelcome guests — cramps, mood swings, and for many women, an unexpected companion: period diarrhea. Sure,...
