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  Karnataka to replace sanitary napkins with menstrual cups in schools. Check details

  Karnataka | January 06, 2026 23:15 IST

  According 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 | December 19, 2025 10:04 IST

  Menstrual 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 | November 20, 2023 7:51 IST

  According 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 | November 17, 2023 7:45 IST

  Foods 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 | March 25, 2023 20:00 IST

  Increasing 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 | October 28, 2022 19:28 IST

  The 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 | June 03, 2022 10:28 IST

  A 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 14:17 IST

  According 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 14:00 IST

  Vaccines 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 | August 21, 2020 7:53 IST

  Talking 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 | April 26, 2020 10:31 IST

  Irregular 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 | September 21, 2019 16:20 IST

  Nutrition 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 IST

  It'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 | January 17, 2018 19:20 IST

  Here'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 | December 21, 2017 10:31 IST

  Did 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 IST

  Los 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