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Period Poops: Why Do They Happen?
When it's that time of the month, your period makes itself known. Between cramps, cravings, mood swings, and hormonal acne, there's a whole...
What Is a Menstrual Cup? Experts Explain
When it comes to period protection, it's good to have options. This is especially true given recent research about toxic metals in tampons....
Can Your Period Increase the Risk of Sports Injuries?
With both professional and college women's sports gaining more attention, there's never been a better time to talk about how training can impact...
Joint Pain During Period? OBs Explain Why
As if bloating, fatigue, PMS, and headaches weren't enough, there's another fairly common period symptom that can wreak havoc on your day: joint...
What Is Menopause Flooding? Ob-Gyns Explain
There are a lot of potential symptoms women can experience during perimenopause and menopause. Unfortunately, many aren't discussed, which can cause you to...
How Much Exercise Causes Missed Periods?
Sore muscles, sounder sleep, boosted strength, better mood — these are just a few of the changes that can happen when you start...
Yellow Discharge: 2 OBs Share Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Typically, vaginal discharge is a clear to white color. So it's understandable that you might be a little thrown off if you suddenly...
Red Discharge: 2 OBs Shares Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
If you're in your 20s or older and have a vagina, you've likely seen something red coming from it at some point. After...
Should You Be Worried About Toxic Metal in Tampons?
No one wants to hear that their tampons could contain a bit of arsenic. But that's just the news that hit headlines recently....
Bloating Before a Period: Causes and Remedies
Period bloating can be so uncomfortable. Right before that time of the month enters my life, I find myself wanting to wear everything...