Doctors are advising women to take care using menstrual cups, after one user developed temporary kidney problems because the cup was misaligned. The patient, in her 30s, had been experiencing intermittent pelvic pain and blood in her urine for months, but had not linked the symptoms to the menstrual cup, which is used to catch … Read more
The TV presenter, who has a condition affecting her womb, tells MPs her problems were repeatedly dismissed. Source link
Menstrual blood tests could be used as a means of monitoring cardiovascular conditions or diabetes. Source link
Women pourkarmikas says they have no access to Suvidha cabins or restrooms. Hence, during their menstrual cycle, many of them are forced to go to vacant sites or to the space between parked vehicles to change their sanitary pads. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN While corporate companies and others in the organised sector are debating about providing … Read more
Hyderabad: In recent years, wearable devices have been widely used for activity tracking and monitoring of health. Apple is focusing on tracking mental health, walking steadiness features, and tracking menstrual cycles said Dr Sumbul Desai at BioAsia 2023. Apple’s Vice President of Health while speaking at the fireside chat with Dr Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing … Read more
There are only a few countries around the world that offer menstrual leave, including Japan, Indonesia, South Korea and Zambia. All their laws vary widely, with the majority of countries not offering paid leave but providing extra time off outside of statutory sick leave allowances. Source link
May 11, 2022 — Spain is considering allowing women to take three days off from work per month if they experience severe menstrual pain, making it the first Western nation to offer such a benefit, The Telegraph reported. Menstrual leave is currently offered nationally only in the Zambia, Japan, South Korea, and Indonesia, The Telegraph … Read more
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
Jan. 7, 2022 — Women may rest a bit easier thanks to results from a study showing that coronavirus vaccines have almost no impact on a woman’s menstrual cycle. The issue is significant, as regular menstruation is a sign of health and fertility, and fears of disturbances could make people less likely to get a … Read more
