Your Daughter’s First Period: How to Help Her Be Ready

Your Daughter’s First Period: How to Help Her Be Ready

Many women probably remember when and where they got their first period. A lot of us probably also wish we’d been a little more prepared. If your daughter is approaching their first period, how can you help them be ready without embarrassing them — and yourself? Make an action plan so you’re both ready. Confront concerns. … Read more

Menstrual Cycle Changes After COVID Vaccine Are Temporary

Menstrual Cycle Changes After COVID Vaccine Are Temporary

By Ernie Mundell and Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — 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 health. “The studies … Read more

No Surprise: Apple Study Confirms Period Cramps Exist

No Surprise: Apple Study Confirms Period Cramps Exist

March 10, 2021 — The Apple Women’s Health Study released preliminary data on Tuesday that showed a wide range of menstrual symptoms reported by users, including the most common ones — cramps, bloating, and fatigue. The iOS Health app added period-tracking in 2019, and researchers hope the data will advance understanding around women’s health … Read more