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Menstrual Disorders
Normal Menstruation
For most women, there is no avoiding the menstrual cycle. From your first period, it becomes a regular part of life, which is why it's important to understand what's happening with your body.
Debating Whether Smart Tampons Are a Smart Choice
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Why You May Faint During Your Period
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Changes Exercise May Have on Your Period
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The 10 Best Period Panties of 2021
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Estrogen and What It Does to Your Body
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Cyclical and Noncyclical Breast Pain: Causes and Differences
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Your Hypothalamus and Your Menstrual Cycle
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Diabetes and Your Period: 5 Things Women Need to Know
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Body Changes During the Menstrual Cycle
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How Your Period and the Menstrual Cycle Works
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Tampon Questions and Tips for New Users
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Are There Toxic Chemicals in Your Tampons?
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How to Use Tampons
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How Many Days Should You Bleed During Your Period?
Medically reviewed by Monique Rainford, MD
Period Blood Color: What It Says About Your Health
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Tips for Having Sex During Your Period
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
How Often Do Girls Get Their Period?
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Hormones and Your Menstrual Cycle
Medically reviewed by Jessica Shepherd, MD
How to Keep Yourself Clean During Your Period
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Hormonal Contraceptives Can Help Manage Problem Periods
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Managing Your Menstrual Flow
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Choosing the Best Tampons, Pads, and Menstrual Cups
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Overview of the Female Hormone Progesterone
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
The Endometrium: Conditions and Its Role in Pregnancy
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History Behind the Slang Term 'On the Rag'
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Gonadotropin Releasing Hormones Agonists Overview
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How to Remove a Stuck Tampon
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How Often You Should Change Tampons or Pads
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Can You Go Swimming While on Your Period?
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Healthy Diets and Your Menstrual Cycle
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
6 Yoga Poses for Your Period to Help Relieve Cramps
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
5 Common Questions About a Girl's First Periods
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
What Teen Girls Should Know About Having Periods
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What Are the Symptoms of Being on Your Period?
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What to Expect When You Get Your First Period
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How Do You Keep Track of Your Menstrual Cycle?
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The 8 Best Menstrual Cups of 2021
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Factors That Can Affect Your Menstrual Cycle
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How a Big Change in Your Weight May Affect Your Period
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Common Period Problems During Your Reproductive Years
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An Overview of Menstruation
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