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What are Tampons?

A tampon is a menstrual product designed to absorb and collect blood inside the body. They are made out of materials...

  • Winnie Mwangi
  • December 3, 2020 . 2 min read
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What are Menstrual Discs?

A Menstrual disc is a round, flexible, ring-shaped device that sits at the base of the cervix in a place called the...

  • Winnie Mwangi
  • November 27, 2020 . 2 min read
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What are Menstrual Cups and why are They Growing in Popularity?

In 2017 it was estimated that, globally, there were 1.9 billion women of menstruating age. Whilst menstruation is...

  • Dr. Kate Dudek
  • November 21, 2020 . 6 min read
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What are Period Pants?

Periods pants are reusable underwear pants designed to replace pads and tampons. They are a little bit like cloth...

  • Winnie Mwangi
  • November 19, 2020 . 2 min read
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Why are my Periods Irregular?

Irregular periods are a form of abnormal uterine bleeding. A menstrual cycle is defined as the time from the start of...

  • Dr. Kate Dudek
  • January 9, 2020 . 3 min read
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Why do I get Acne Breakouts Before my Period?

Puberty is hard work. Not only do those in the midst of it have to manage fluctuating mood swings, but there are often...

  • Dr. Kate Dudek
  • November 14, 2019 . 4 min read
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Diarrhoea During Your Period: When to see a Doctor  

Many women suffer from mild gastrointestinal discomfort during their period. Symptoms can range from cramping pains in...

  • Dr. Kate Dudek
  • August 1, 2019 . 3 min read
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My 15 Year old Hasn’t Started her Periods yet: Should I be Worried?

Around 2% of teenage girls do not start their periods before they are 15There are multiple reasons why a girl may...

  • Dr. Kate Dudek
  • June 12, 2019 . 3 min read
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Painful periods: Are They Normal or not? 

Dysmenorrhoea is the term used to describe painful periods. Dysmenorrhoea is the most common gynaecological problem,...

  • Dr. Kate Dudek
  • February 26, 2019 . 3 min read
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How do Ovulation Predictor Kits Work?

Just before ovulation, your body increases the amount of luteinizing hormone that is released, also known as LH. When...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 4 min read
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is it Normal for my Period to Change After I’ve had a Baby?

After giving birth and experiencing true labor contractions, “cramping” may have taken on a whole new meaning to...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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When Will my Period Return After Giving Birth?

One of the great benefits of pregnancy is that you get to skip your period for about 40 weeks! But yes, it will return....

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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