Period Cramps
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Struggling with cramps? Try these yoga asanas for menstrual comfort
Lifestyle | Feb 13, 2026, 03:00 PM ISTPelvic health plays a crucial role in a woman’s overall well-being, especially during menstruation. Practicing specific yoga asanas can help strengthen pelvic floor muscles, improve blood circulation and reduce period cramps and lower abdominal discomfort.
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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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Chinese University sparks outrage over rule requiring students to lower pants for menstrual leave
World | May 26, 2025, 02:56 PM ISTOn May 15, the unnamed student posted a video online stating that she was instructed to undress at the campus clinic to verify her menstrual status when she sought medical leave.
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US woman’s period lasts for 1000 days; here’s what you should know about bicornuate uterus
Health | Apr 12, 2025, 04:57 PM ISTPoppy revealed in a recent TikTok video that she been experiencing periods for nearly 1000 days due to condition known as bicornuate uterus. Read on to know more about her condition.
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Suffering from period cramps? Here are effective ways to relieve them
Health | May 21, 2023, 05:45 PM ISTDysmenorrhea, the discomfort associated with period cramps, can interfere with daily activities. A woman encounters numerous issues as a result of how painful they may be. Take a look at some incredibly useful methods for reducing period cramps.
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Menstrual infections to watch for during your periods
Health | Mar 26, 2023, 05:00 PM ISTMenstrual infections are common but can be easily treated with proper hygiene and medical care. Women should be aware of the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, and UTIs and seek medical attention if necessary.
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Home remedies for painful periods pain: Chamomile tea to heating pad
Health | Feb 23, 2023, 02:54 PM ISTMenstrual cramps can be a challenging experience, but there are ways to manage and get rid of them. Regular exercise, applying heat, taking over-the-counter pain medication, and trying natural remedies can all be effective ways to alleviate menstrual cramps.
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Why you must have chocolates during periods? Know reasons for food cravings
Health | Jan 17, 2023, 12:14 PM ISTConsuming chocolate can elevate mood and promote happiness. In fact, dark chocolate includes serotonin, an antidepressant that can lift your spirits.
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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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Should companies grant leaves for ‘That time of the month’? The debate around Period Leave Policy
India | Aug 10, 2021, 10:52 AM ISTInformation and education about menstrual health varies greatly as socio-economic conditions change in India.
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UP women teachers seek 3 day 'period leave'
India | Jul 20, 2021, 02:59 PM ISTUP women teachers have cited the facility of menstrual leaves available to their counterparts in states like Bihar, and have demanded the same for themselves.
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Is your girl PMSing? It's time to comfort her turmoil
Health | Jun 22, 2021, 02:45 PM ISTWomen suffer a lot during this time and crave love and attention from the men around them, especially their partners. Studies suggest that a woman's partner can help decrease her PMS symptoms. But do men really know how to deal with their sweetheart during that time of the month?
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Balance hormones naturally with Swami Ramdev's effective yoga tips
Lifestyle | Apr 26, 2020, 10:30 AM ISTMany women face the problem of hormone imbalance. Swami Ramdev suggests yoga tips and home remedies with which you can balance hormones naturally.
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Relieve menstrual cramps and irregular periods with yoga: Swami Ramdev
Lifestyle | Apr 26, 2020, 10:30 AM ISTYog guru Swami Ramdev shares effective ways with which you can relieve menstrual cramps without consuming medicines. He also suggests home remedies for irregular periods.