PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
What Is PCOS? Polycystic ovary symptom or PCOS as it is still currently known, is an endocrine condition in which your ovaries having many “cysts”....
Endometriosis
What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition in which cells similar to those from the uterus or womb are found in other places in...
How to easily maintain an active lifestyle during your period
There are a million ways a menstrual cup can improve your life. For Lisa, using a Ruby Cup meant she could run a marathon on the...
Menstrual Cramps And Cherries
Is your uterus rioting again like a teenager on the peak of puberty? Then you know it’s time to roll up into fetus position and...
How much do we bleed during our period? My absurd journey through the world of menstrual research
Many sources claim that people with periods bleed between 30 and 40 ml (3-5 teaspoons) on average during their menstruation. 60 ml is considered a heavy flow and...
Anemia and Periods - How they are related and what you should know
Periods (especially when heavy) can cause iron-deficiency anaemia if the iron you lose during your period is not replaced by the iron in your diet....
How To Relieve Menstrual Cramps Naturally – 4 Treatments That Will Ease Your Pain
Period pain has been around as long as humans have and long before we had ibuprofen and there are many natural remedies around. Here are...
A helpful guide on what to eat before, during and after your periods
Co-authored by Jessica Smith So, how have the mood swings been coming along lately? What about the cramps and the bloating? Period symptoms are uncomfortable,...
Your Menstrual Cycle
Wondering what the menstrual cycle is, and what it means for you and your body? Understanding your menstrual cycle can improve your menstrual health, well-being,...
PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome)
Tired of feeling down with PMS? Sick of the ups and downs? There are simple lifestyle changes that you can make to ease some of...
Period Problems
Is your period causing problems? Period problems can mean anything from having an irregular flow to suffering extreme PMS symptoms. If problems with your periods...
Menstrual Cramps
Periods causing you pain? Cramps are a common menstrual complaint among people with periods. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take and we...
Irregular Periods – What they mean and how best to deal with them
There are many reasons for irregular periods which range from temporary lifestyle issues such as stress to more serious underlying medical problems. Here's a list...
Heavy Periods And How To Manage Them
Heavier bleeding on the first two to three days of your period is normal and does not always indicate that something is wrong. Your flow...
Getting Your First Period
We have answers for girls and ideas for parents. Don’t worry about talking about periods. Sharing information and advice is the best way to understand...
Early Period
Here again so soon? Early periods can sometimes take you by surprise but the causes can often be easily explained. We’ll have a look at...
Blood Clots During Your Period
Blood clots in your period flow can be very normal and simply a natural part of your menstruation. Many women pass period clots at some...
Breakthrough And Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)
What is Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)? If you have been tracking your period you may notice some unexpected bleeding whether it be bleeding when you...
