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Nausea, fatigue, body aches…sounds like the flu, right? But if it happens regularly around your period, it’s likely what experts often refer to as the “period flu.” While “period flu” is not a formal medical term or diagnosis, Dr Alyssa Dweck, Westchester-based gynaecologist and assistant clinical professor at the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, knows exactly what […] More
It’s bad enough dealing with your period once a month — the cramps, the mood swings, the ruined underwear… But ? As it turns out, getting your period twice in one month isn’t all that abnormal. But if you’re part of that (pretty unlucky) group, know this: “Irregular bleeding can have different implications depending on age, […] More
Getting your period is already A Whole Thing. And having to deal with breast tenderness your period is just the cherry on top of the PMS sundae. After all, it’s zero fun to go about your day feeling like you’ve been punched in the boobs or can’t do jumping jacks without tripling up on sports bras. But […] More
Sorry to state the obvious, but periods kinda suck. They’re pretty much always at least a mild nuisance, but then there are those times when getting your period absolutely be in the cards. Maybe you have a big vacation coming up and don’t want to deal with tampons or menstrual cups while you’re hiking up a mountain. Or maybe […] More
Periods differ from woman to woman, so if your flow is different from your bestie’s, there’s probably nothing major going on. But in some cases, having a heavier period than normal can be a sign of an underlying medical condition. So, how do you tell the difference between a normal period and a heavy one? […] More
No matter who you are, there’s nothing quite like a surprise visit from Aunty Flo. While the menstrual cramps and discomfort may be the worst three to five days of your life, there are benefits to having your monthly period. Our periods give us health indications on how our bodies are doing. When you are unwell, the […] More
You’ve been logging your periods on that tracking app you downloaded to your smartphone and it says you’re supposed to get your period next week. Soooo what gives with the totally random spotting you see in your underwear today? Getting your period is annoying enough — no one wants to blow through their entire tampon stock before a period shows […] More
