Tag: menstrual health
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Understanding Puberty
Read more Puberty is the transformative phase during which boys and girls begin to transition into young adults. It encompasses a range of physical and emotional changes triggered by the body’s production of hormones. These hormones not only facilitate physical development but also influence emotional shifts. Here’s a closer look at what happens during puberty,…
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The Frustrating Medical Issue Almost Every Woman Will Encounter
Get Pregnant Fast For the majority of my teenage years and early twenties, my menstrual cycle was as predictable as a sunrise—every 28 days, minimal cramping, and manageable flow. But everything changed in my mid- to late-twenties when I suddenly found myself in a whirlwind of chaos. I began experiencing two-week-long bleeding episodes that felt…
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School Nurse Issues Urgent Call for Feminine Hygiene Product Donations
Get Pregnant Fast In a poignant message shared on Reddit, a school nurse has made an urgent appeal for donations of feminine hygiene products to support her students. Many families struggle to afford basic necessities like tampons and pads, leaving some young girls without access to essential hygiene items. “Out of the 400 girls who…
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This Teen is Advocating for Menstrual Health and Safety
Get Pregnant Fast Every month, I stroll through the grocery store, effortlessly picking up everything my daughter and I need for our periods—tampons, pads, pantyliners—all without a second thought. I toss these essentials into my cart alongside frozen veggies and dairy products. However, many women and teenage girls aren’t as fortunate. Unfortunately, not every woman…
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Why Teen Girls Should Track Their Menstrual Cycle
Get Pregnant Fast If you were to ask a typical teenage girl to explain the details of her menstrual cycle, she might struggle to provide more than a few basic facts: it happens monthly, can be messy, and often leads to cravings for comfort foods like chocolate and fries. However, what many of these girls…
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Georgia Woman Fired for Menstrual Leak: A Disturbing Case of Workplace Discrimination
Get Pregnant Fast In 2017, amid advancements in menstrual products — from ultra-absorbent pads with wings to reusable menstrual cups and period panties — the stigma surrounding menstruation remains unshaken. Alisha Jenkins, a mother of three from Georgia, faced this stigma head-on when her menstrual cycle led to her termination from her job. Alisha had…
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Understanding the Broader Uses of Birth Control Beyond Pregnancy Prevention
Get Pregnant Fast In the current climate of shifting healthcare policies, it’s crucial to recognize that birth control serves a purpose far beyond merely preventing pregnancies. Recently, the administration made headlines by easing restrictions for employers wishing to exclude contraceptive coverage from their health plans based on religious or moral grounds. This move, which amends…
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Understanding Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Read more Around 85% of menstruating women experience various symptoms in the days or weeks leading up to their periods, a condition known as Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). For about 2-10% of women, these symptoms can escalate to a more severe form called Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Both conditions can disrupt daily life and emotional well-being.…