There’s Nothing Normal About Uterine Fibroids
My heavy bleeding, anemia and severe pain were dismissed as normal for more than 30 years. Unfortunately, it’s a common experience for many Black women with fibroids.
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Period Products Are Not Tested Using Real Blood. (Yes. You Read That Right.)
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Free Bleeding: Why Some Menstruators Are Ditching Period Products
Learn the reasons why some people skip the products and just go with the flow
True or False: Endometriosis
Take our quiz to see how much you know about endometriosis stages and other facts about this common health condition
Wondering What a Menstrual Cup Is and How You Use One?
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Expert advice on the best ways to deal with premenstrual syndrome symptoms
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Check out these menstrual fitness apps and programs that can help you unlock the power of your period
The Female Reproductive System
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My Uterine Fibroids Make Partner Intimacy and Honoring My Religion Challenging, But I’ve Found Ways to Cope
Though long, heavy and painful periods affect my daily life and prayer rituals, I still find the beauty of God’s mercy in the everyday
Comic: Annie Has Anemia
Annie wants to know why she suddenly wants to eat some unusual things. Is anemia from fibroids the culprit? Let’s find out.
Historieta: Annie tiene anemia
Annie quiere saber por qué repentinamente desea comer cosas inusuales. ¿Ocurre esto por fibromas que están causando anemia? Averigüémoslo.
How Fibroids Impact the Whole Person
Uterine fibroids are common and they can affect your quality of life
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
En qué forma afectan los fibromas todos los aspectos de una persona
Los fibromas uterinos ocurren frecuentemente y pueden afectar tu calidad de vida
At-Home Testing for Women by Women
From hormones to UTIs, the lab tests can come to you thanks to these innovations by women
My Struggle with Period Poverty Motivated Me to Help Other Women
Period poverty is a global crisis, and I’m doing what I can to help women access period products
What’s Normal When It Comes to Menstrual Bleeding?
Is your heavy period normal, or could it be a symptom of something else?
¿Qué es lo normal en lo que se refiere al sangrado menstrual?
¿Es tu período menstrual normal o podría ser un síntoma de algo más?
How the Tampon Shortage Is Exacerbating Period Poverty in the US
Tampons are the latest product to be in scarce supply at U.S. stores
Should You Worry About Data From Your Period-Tracking App Being Used Against You?
A 2019 study found that 79% of health apps available through the Google Play store regularly shared user data. The data could conceivably be used in a criminal prosecution.
Is Your Teen Anemic?
If your teen seems extra tired or cranky, it could be iron deficiency anemia (IDA)
From Healthy Births to Sustainable Management, 5 Essential Reads on the Fascinating and Complex Vagina
The vagina is a hardworking organ in its own right, with its own ecosystem
How Medical Technology Is Changing Healthcare
What is it? Who’s using it? And how is it being used?
