Periods

As per a recent news report, Spain is going to become the first Western country to provide women with severe menstrual pain with three days of paid leave per month. The draft reform is expected to be passed by ...

About 50 per cent of women aged 15-24 years still use cloth for menstrual protection, according to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS) report, with experts attributing it to a lack of awareness and taboo existing around menstruation. The ...

Endometriosis is a common condition affecting about 20% of young women. It is a disease where every month when the menstrual period comes, there is also bleeding inside the pelvis. Over a period of time, this causes thick dark chocolate coloured blood ...

Heavy menstrual bleeding is a common problem that affects girls and women of all ages. It causes a lot of weakness, discomfort, inconvenience and often inability to perform their daily work. The normal period flow should be for about 3 to ...

A timely menstrual cycle or periods is a hallmark of a healthy reproductive system. Many factors such as stress, obesity, low body weight, nutritional deficiencies, menopause and smoking are linked to irregularities in the menstrual cycle. Some of the ...

Getting your period is a blessing and a curse. On one hand, you don't have to worry about accidental blood stains anymore. But on the other hand, you have to go through 5 to 7 days of mini hell before you ...

A 25-year-old woman in Chandigarh complained of experiencing bleeding from her eyes, according to a recent report. Although the incident happened a few months ago, the topic came to light after recently published in the British Medical Journal. The rare condition ...

Unmoda, a sustainable and ethical fashion and apparel brand by NC John & Sons Pvt Ltd, has launched the ideal solution for sustainable menstruation - reusable period underwear that is comfortable, durable, and ethical. It is made of 4 layers and ...

Feminine hygiene products are always at the centre of discussions, whether it be the period tax or the negative impact it can have on the environment; pads, tampons and menstrual cups are something that allows you to go on with your ...

While on your periods, it is critical to get your body moving. You may feel too weak and tired to even try and get up from the bed, but health experts advise that exercising on your periods can have several health ...

Menstruation is a part of any woman's life and it is quite natural. Every woman goes through this in her lifetime. People often think that during periods women are aggressive and get annoyed easily. However, this is not the truth. The ...

Over the years, menstruation is one of the least talked topics of all time. The moment you pronounce menstruation or talk about it in public, you will definitely find people giving you unpleasant looks. You will be asked to keep quiet ...