Soaking through pads or tampons every one to two hours Needing to change sanitary products frequently throughout the night Passing blood clots larger than a quarter Bleeding that interferes with your ...
Most of the time, blood clots during your period are normal. But sometimes, they're a sign you should see your doctor—here's how to tell the difference. Purely speculating here, but there are probably ...
Here's a "fun" fact: People who menstruate spend an average total of SEVEN YEARS of our lives on our periods. At the same time, menstrual stigma often holds us back from talking about our period ...
This article was medically reviewed by Carolyn Swenson, M.D., an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board. Even though blood clots sound scary ...
Period talk is still somewhat taboo, which can make it difficult for people to know whether or not they have a heavier than average flow. (Illustration: Katie Martin for Yahoo; Photo: Getty Images) ...
Associate Professor in Ovarian Physiology, Lead for Ovarian Cryopreservation and Fertility Preservation Research, Lead of Rhino Fertility Project, University of Oxford Many of us have no idea whether ...
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Just a heavy period or an undiagnosed health issue? Elizabeth M. Alderman, MD, Chief of the Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein, and Jennifer G. Davila, MD, ...
Menstrual discs – insertable period products that provide up to 12 hours of protection against leaks – may be a better option for people who get heavy periods than traditional products like tampons or ...