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‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Some Period Products
Researchers test more than 120 period products and find some, but not all, contain PFAS, a category of chemicals linked to a variety of health issues.
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One in 3 Women With Migraines Say Attacks Occur During Periods
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 15, 2024
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Among U.S. women with migraine, a third say the attacks tend to coincide with their periods, a new survey finds.
Migraines that occur during menstruation are often frequent and severe, but only about one in five respondents said they used medications aimed at preventing...
Common Gynecologic Condition Tied to Cognitive Issues
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 1, 2024
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Women with a common ovarian disorder might be more likely to have memory and thinking problems in middle age, a new study suggests.
Females diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) scored lower on cognitive tests than women without the condition, according to a re...
Starting Periods Early Linked to Higher Odds for Diabetes, Stroke
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 6, 2023
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Girls whose periods begin before the age of 13 are at higher risk of becoming adult women with diabetes, compared to girls who start menstruation later, new research shows.
An earlier onset of periods also appears to hike a woman's odds for stroke before the age of 65, t...
Tear Gas Might Harm a Woman's Reproductive Health
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 25, 2023
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Researchers in Minnesota have uncovered a new link between tear gas exposures and negative effects on reproductive health.
The study was prompted by anecdotal reports of irregular menstrual cycles among protestors who were exposed to tear gas during the nationwide protes...
PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Found in Some Period Products
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 14, 2023
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Some menstrual products -- pads, tampons, cups and underwear -- contain harmful “forever chemicals,” according to new research into the contents of these essential items.
Researchers analyzed more than 100 period products looking for fluorinated compounds, an indicat...
Menstrual Discs Could Help Women With Heavy Periods, Study Finds
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 8, 2023
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For women with heavy periods, some newer menstrual products may offer more security than old-fashioned pads and tampons.
That's among the findings of a new study that tested the absorbency levels of a range of period products -- from traditional pads and tampons, to newe...
Forty Percent of U.S. Girls, Young Women Are Iron Deficient
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 28, 2023
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Nearly 4 out of 10 girls and young women aren't getting enough iron and they may have their periods to blame, a new U.S. study shows.
Menstrual bleeding, especially when heavy, is a major risk factor for iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia, the researchers explain...
PMS: What It Is, Symptoms & How to Get Relief
- Sue Benzuly, RN HealthDay Reporter
- May 30, 2023
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Are you tired of feeling moody, bloated and achy every month right before you get your period?
You're not alone. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common condition that affects many women. Here, experts explore what PMS is, its symptoms and, most importantly, how to find ...
Florida Bill Would Ban Elementary School Kids From Learning About Menstruation
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 22, 2023
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A proposed bill in Florida would prevent children from learning about menstruation in elementary school, even though some girls get their first periods in those years.
The bill would also ban other sex education topics through the fifth grade.
Sponsored by Republic...
Unraveling the Link Between Menstrual Cycles and Migraine
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 27, 2023
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Many women experience blinding migraine headaches around their monthly period, and now researchers have a clue about why.
Levels of the female hormone estrogen fluctuate during menstruation, which may lead to increases in calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP). This prot...
A Teen Girl's Diet Could Impact Her Odds for Menstrual Pain
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 12, 2022
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While working on a senior research project as part of her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University, Serah Sannoh decided to analyze peer-reviewed studies on diet and menstrual period pain, partly because of her own struggles with the issue.
What did she find? Sa...
More Evidence COVID Vaccination Can Cause Temporary Change in Menstrual Cycle
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 28, 2022
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Women may experience a small, but temporary, delay in their menstrual cycle after receiving a COVID shot, a new study finds.
The delay was, on average, less than one da...
Researchers May Have Noninvasive Way to Diagnose Endometriosis
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 20, 2022
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Women can suffer for years with the debilitating pain and medical complications of endometriosis without a diagnosis.
Now, researchers believe they may be able to ...
Almost Two-Thirds of Women Have Troublesome Premenstrual Symptoms
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 7, 2022
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A majority of women experience premenstrual mood swings and anxiety, making it a “key public health issue globally,” a new study finds.
Researchers found that 64% of women experience these symptoms, which disrupt their daily lives.
“Our study demonstrates tha...
Shorter Menstrual Cycles May Affect Timing of Menopause
- By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 25, 2022
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The length of your monthly menstrual cycle may provide clues about the severity of symptoms you'll experience during menopause and when it will start, new research suggests.
In this study of more than 600 women, researchers found that women with short menstrual cycles (l...
Scotland Becomes 1st Country to Provide Free Period Products
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2022
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On Monday Scotland became the world's first country to help its residents with what activists supporting the move call "period poverty."
The country now offers free period products for anyone who needs them, a decision first made in November 2020 by unanimous approval in...
Changes in Menstrual Cycle Can Come After COVID Shot
- Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 18, 2022
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Many have experienced side effects after getting a COVID vaccine -- tiredness, fever, headache and soreness are the most common. But a new study confirms that people who have periods may experience lesser known issues -- heavier periods or breakthrough bleeding.
Research...
Tampons Are in Short Supply Across United States
- By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- June 22, 2022
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Women aren't imagining it as they view near-empty store shelves: Global supply chain issues have prompted a shortage of tampons.
Reports on social media of ...
Long or Irregular Periods May Put a Woman's Liver at Risk
- March 4, 2022
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Women with long or irregular periods are at increased risk for a serious condition called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, according to a new study.
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a chronic disease in which excess fat builds up in the liver. It affects abou...
Any Change to Menstrual Cycle After COVID Vaccine Is Minor, Temporary: Studies
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt
- January 27, 2022
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They've gotten some media headlines recently, but potential menstrual changes associated with getting a COVID vaccine are typically minor and temporary, two new international studies confirm.
That's great news for women, said an expert in fertility and reproductive healt...
COVID Vaccine May Temporarily Add 1 Day to Menstrual Cycle: Study
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 7, 2022
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Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 may slightly and temporarily extend the time between a woman's menstrual periods, a new study reports.
PTSD Symptoms May Vary Throughout Menstrual Cycle: Study
- Robert Preidt
- October 28, 2021
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Women's symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may vary with their menstrual cycle, which could have implications for diagnosis and treatment, researchers say.
Their study included 40 women between 18 and 33 years of age who had PTSD after experiencing or witn...
Lengthening Menstrual Cycles Near Menopause Could Predict Heart Health
- Robert Preidt
- October 13, 2021
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The length of a woman's menstrual cycle as she nears menopause could reflect her future risk of heart disease, researchers report.
Some women's menstrual cycles become longer as they approach menopause, while others' cycles remain stable. This new study found that the wo...
California Expands Access to Free Menstrual Products in Schools
- Robert Preidt
- October 12, 2021
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Free menstrual pads and tampons must be provided in restrooms at all California public schools and colleges starting in the 2022-2023 academic year.
The bill, signed on Oct. 8 by Gov. Gavin Newsom, adds to a 2017 law requiring low-income schools in disadvantaged areas to...
Pandemic Stress Altered Many Women's Menstrual Cycles
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 4, 2021
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From the fear of getting sick to lockdown isolation, the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically increased stress levels, and for many women, the uptick led to changes in their monthly periods.
Depression During Menopause: How to Spot It and Treat It
- Cara Murez
- September 20, 2021
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Emotional changes in the run-up to menopause can sometimes lead to depression.
It can be important to see a doctor to help determine whether you're just feeling stressed or "blue" -- or whether you might have clinical or major depression, a condition associated with a ch...
A Woman's Exposure to DDT Could Affect Her Granddaughter's Health Today
- April 14, 2021
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A long-banned pesticide may be having health effects that ripple across generations, a new study suggests.
At issue is DDT, a once widely used pesticide that was banned in the United States in 1972. That ban, however, was not the end of the story.
DDT is a per...
Obesity May Help Trigger Heavier Periods: Study
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- April 9, 2021
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Obese women can be more likely to have heavy monthly periods, and now new research hints at why.
In addition to stirring up inflammation, excess weight may slow down the uterine repair process, U.K. researchers reported. Menstruation occurs when the lining of the uterus ...
What Is Endometriosis, and How Is It Treated?
- Robert Preidt
- March 30, 2021
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There's no cure for endometriosis, but women have several treatment options for the painful condition, an expert says.
With endometriosis, tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus grows outside of it, where it can reach the fallopian tubes, ovaries, bowel, bla...
Women's Menstrual Cycles Tied to Moon's Phases: Study
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 28, 2021
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There have long been theories that women's menstrual cycles align with the moon, and now a new study suggests there's some truth to that.
Using years of records kept by 22 women, researchers found that for many, menstrual cycles "intermittently" synced up with the phases...
Irregular, Long Periods Tied to Shorter Life Span
- Robert Preidt
- October 1, 2020
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In a finding that suggests a woman's periods might be a powerful indicator of her general health, researchers report that women with irregular and long menstrual cycles face a higher risk of early death.
In a study that spanned 24 years and included more than 79,000 ...
Early Periods Tied to Worse Menopause Symptoms
- Robert Preidt
- August 6, 2020
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Women whose periods started at an early age are more likely to have hot flashes and night sweats during menopause, researchers say.
"The risk of the women who menstruated early experiencing both symptoms was greater than having either [hot flashes] or night sweats al...
Teens Can Donate Blood, But May Need Iron Supplements After
- Alan Mozes
- June 5, 2020
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Teens who donate blood are at significant risk for long-term iron deficiency, a new study warns.
The concern comes as 16- to 18-year-olds have emerged as one of the fastest-growing groups of blood donors nationwide. But this study of nearly 31,000 teens who gave blo...
Menopause May Someday Disappear as Women Postpone Pregnancy: Study
- Robert Preidt
- April 24, 2020
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As more women postpone childbirth, evolution may start to delay menopause or do away with it altogether, Canadian researchers predict.
"Menopause is not a disease. It's a medical condition that arises simply because of human behavior," and can end with a change in be...
Irregular Periods, Shorter Life Span?
- Serena Gordon
- October 16, 2019
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Women whose menstrual cycles persistently vary from the 28-day norm may have an increased risk of earlier death, new research suggests.
The study found that women who had irregular periods or extra-long menstrual cycles had as much as a one-third higher risk of deat...
Is Your Pelvic Pain a Sign of Endometriosis?
- Robert Preidt
- September 12, 2019
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Women with pelvic pain should consider the possibility of endometriosis and discuss it with their doctor, an expert in gynecology says.
While pelvic pain can be a sign of many conditions, endometriosis is among the most common. It occurs when cells from the lining of...
Menstrual Cups Equal Pads, Tampons in Effectiveness, Data Shows
- Robert Preidt
- July 17, 2019
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They're gaining in popularity among women, and a new study finds menstrual cups to be just as safe and as effective as disposable pads or tampons.
British researchers looked at data on the cost-saving devices, gleaned from 43 studies involving more than 3,300 women a...
Are You Running Short on Iron?
- Len Canter
- May 14, 2019
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Could you -- or your teenage daughter -- have an iron deficiency and not know it? If you're getting enough sleep, but still feel tired, running low on iron could be the problem.
Iron is our most common nutrient shortfall. A serious deficiency can lead to anemia. That...
How to Know If Your PMS Is Something More Serious
- Robert Preidt
- May 3, 2019
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A severe and potentially disabling form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affects up to 5% of women of childbearing age, an expert says.
Like PMS, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) may cause bloating, breast tenderness, fatigue and changes in sleep and eating h...
Fewer Periods May Mean Higher Dementia Risk
- Amy Norton
- March 27, 2019
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A new study suggests that the fewer menstrual periods a woman has in her lifetime, the higher her risk of dementia -- though the reasons, for now, are unclear.
The study was based on close to 16,000 women. It found that those who started having periods at age 16 or l...
Two-Thirds of Poor U.S. Women Can't Afford Menstrual Pads, Tampons: Study
- E.J. Mundell
- January 16, 2019
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A study of nearly 200 poor women living in the St. Louis area found that two out of three had to go without feminine hygiene products at least once over the prior year, due to cost.
About one-fifth -- 21 percent -- said this happened on a monthly basis, and nearly ha...