Menstrual Cramps
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Karnataka to replace sanitary napkins with menstrual cups in schools. Check details
Karnataka | Jan 06, 2026, 11:15 PM ISTAccording to the revised government order, the initiative will now be expanded statewide as part of efforts to promote sustainable and cost-effective menstrual hygiene solutions.
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Struggling with period cramps? Pain medicine specialist suggests 5 simple home remedies
Health | Dec 19, 2025, 10:04 AM ISTMenstrual cramps can disrupt daily life and leave many reaching for painkillers. A pain medicine physician explains why period pain occurs and shares five simple home remedies that may help ease cramps naturally by relaxing muscles, reducing inflammation and improving circulation.
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Should women exercise during periods? learn about its effect on hormonal changes
Health | Nov 20, 2023, 07:51 AM ISTAccording to health experts, you can exercise during periods but avoid intense workouts. Exercising for too long is also not good for your health. If you do normal exercise you will get relief from pain.
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Alleviating Menstrual Discomfort: 10 food items to ease period cramps
Food | Nov 17, 2023, 07:45 AM ISTFoods that can provide relief from menstrual discomfort and cramps. Incorporating these items into your diet can help alleviate pain and make your period more manageable. From anti-inflammatory spices like ginger and turmeric to muscle-relaxing choices such as bananas and nuts.
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Tips on boosting blood flow during periods; meditation and deep breathing helps
Health | Mar 25, 2023, 08:00 PM ISTIncreasing blood flow during periods can be a challenge, but it is possible with a few methods. Here are a few ways to increase blood flow.
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Read Ladies! Pandemic-induced stress affects menstrual cycle, claims study
Health | Oct 28, 2022, 07:28 PM ISTThe researchers found that women with high Covid-19 stress were more likely to report changes in menstrual cycle length, period duration and spotting than their low-stress peers.
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Soothing teas to deal with painful menstrual cramps
Health | Jun 03, 2022, 10:28 AM ISTA cup of tea can also help to relieve menstrual pain, relax your abdominal muscles, and help you get through your period. It can also help relieve other symptoms such as nausea, headaches, and diarrhoea that are common during menstruation.
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Spain to offer three days 'menstrual leave' every month; Twitterati hail the decision
Trending | May 12, 2022, 02:17 PM ISTAccording to a reform plan that is due to get approved by Spain's government next week, the country will become the first Western country to offer period leaves under which women would be able to get time off during that time of the month.
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Can COVID-19 vaccines affect my period?
Health | May 06, 2021, 02:00 PM ISTVaccines are designed to activate your immune system, and some experts have wondered if that could temporarily disrupt menstrual cycles. So far, reports of irregular bleeding have been anecdotal. And it's hard to draw any links to the vaccines since changes could be the result of other factors including stress, diet and exercise habits.
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Zomato's 10 paid leave for period a good move for Gender Equality?
Lifestyle | Aug 21, 2020, 07:53 AM ISTTalking about periods is a taboo, not just in India but world over. However, we see things changing. Periods have again come in the lime light after food-delivery service Zomato announced up to 10 days of 'period leaves' for women and transgender employees. It set off a debate.
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Swami Ramdev shares yoga tips to cure menstrual cramps, infertility and hormonal imbalance
Health | Apr 26, 2020, 10:31 AM ISTIrregular lifestyle, staying hungry for too long, no exercise are some of the reasons why women fall prey to problems like hormonal imbalance, menstrual cramps and infertility. Swami Ramdev, in a special show on India TV, addresses health problems that women face and shares effective yoga tips and home remedies to cure them.
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Five home remedies to relieve menstrual pain, cramps
Health | Sep 21, 2019, 04:20 PM ISTNutrition and exercise science expert, Rujuta Diwekar suggests a few home remedies that can help relieve menstrual cramps or period pain.
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Menstrual Hygiene Day: Menstruation (Periods) is no more a hush-hush topic
Health | May 28, 2019, 11:06 AM ISTIt's important for young girls to be aware of periods before their first one, advise experts. They should know right from the start that it's a natural process.
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Do you know why women crave for chocolates during periods?
Health | Jan 17, 2018, 07:20 PM ISTHere's why most of the women crave for chocolates during that time of the month.
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5 foods to avoid eating during your period
Food | Dec 21, 2017, 10:31 AM ISTDid you know that you can ease your menstrual cramps by taking a right diet during periods?
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Menstrual pain: Know why it affects working women most (view pics)
Lifestyle | May 15, 2014, 11:50 AM ISTLos Angeles: A new research suggests period pain not only causes discomfort but it can also affect the work environment of girls especially those working on computers.British researchers have found that the pain can reduce