Periods
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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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Is it normal to have fever during periods?
Health | Apr 15, 2023, 06:30 PM ISTEven though the “period flu” isn't a real medical condition, severe PMS and menstrual symptoms like fever and chills during a period can be very upsetting for many women.
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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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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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Taking medicine during periods? Here are the side effects
Health | Mar 20, 2023, 09:00 PM ISTTaking medication during periods can provide relief but it's important to be aware of the potential side effects.
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Shocking! Florida likely to ban discussion on girls’ period, human sexuality topics in schools
World | Mar 19, 2023, 06:14 PM ISTIf the bill passes, it would restrict public schools' discussion on human sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases and related topics to grades 6 through 12.
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Want smooth periods? Check out these suggestions for keeping up with menstrual hygiene
Health | Mar 18, 2023, 11:00 PM ISTAs the summer has officially arrived, women must take the utmost care with their menstrual hygiene. Here are seven simple tips that can make women's periods safe.
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What causes delayed period? These factors can be the reasons behind irregular menstrual cycles
Health | Dec 03, 2022, 12:06 PM ISTIs your period irregular -- and if so, does it need attention? Many women are worried about a late period, but know you're not pregnant? Did you know that a delayed or a missed period happen for many reasons other than pregnancy?
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Menopause weight gain: Which foods to avoid and which to consume
Health | Sep 02, 2022, 05:07 PM ISTMenopause occurs in women between the age of 45 to 55 years. During this, the female body undergoes many changes and to avoid its harmful impact on health, one should know which food items to avoid and which should be added for a better health condition.
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Let's talk period! Why normalising conversation around menstruation & menstrual hygiene is necessary
Lifestyle | Mar 07, 2022, 06:54 PM ISTThis year on International Women's Day, let's make a promise to ourselves that we will do our best to fill the gap between society and the education on Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) to make it a better future without any menstrual taboos.
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Delayed or missed periods? Here are the reasons
Health | Apr 05, 2021, 09:35 AM ISTMany women are worried about a late period, but know you're not pregnant? Did you know that a delayed or a missed period happens for many reasons other than pregnancy? Common causes can range from normal physiological conditions, stress or obesity, anxiety-related issues, lifestyle changes or hormonal imbalances.
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How to be environment-friendly during periods and ensure personal hygiene
Health | Jun 05, 2019, 06:08 PM ISTUse menstrual cups, biodegradable sanitary napkins or organic tampons to ensure you are environment-friendly during menstruation.
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Menstrual Hygiene Day: It's about time we broke stereotypes about periods
Entertainment | May 28, 2019, 06:40 PM ISTMay 28 is celebrated as Menstrual Hygiene Day internationally to stress upon the need of hygiene practice and hygiene during menstruation.
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PadMan: ‘Sayaani’ song portrays Akshay Kumar’s interesting comparison between ‘periods’ and ‘test matches’
Bollywood | Feb 01, 2018, 03:07 PM ISTAkshay Kumar today took to Twitter and shared the song with a caption that read, "Ladki #Sayaani ho gayi, hum kab honge?"
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A new drug developed to stop heavy flow in periods
Lifestyle | Jan 29, 2018, 04:09 PM ISTWomen with heavy periods had reduced levels of protein called HIF-1 compared with women with normal blood loss.
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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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Emily, a little girl from Australia got her period at 4 and is facing menopause already
Lifestyle | Oct 11, 2017, 05:26 PM ISTEmily suffers from constant pain and reduced mobility, which requires her to undergo weekly physiotherapy sessions.
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Women's periods have nothing to do with her cognitive skills, experts say
Lifestyle | Jul 05, 2017, 04:32 PM ISTThe popular belief said that women who are menstruating experience a brain fog.
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This video explains why hiding your sanitary napkins in the black polybag is not right!
Life | May 31, 2017, 05:29 PM ISTWhen we buy the sanitary napkins from a shop, the shopkeepers pull out a black polybag especially meant to conceal this enigmatic thing. It has become a part of our habit.
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Why making sanitary napkins tax-free isn’t going to solve the problems
Lifestyle | May 28, 2017, 03:09 PM ISTMaking sanitary napkins tax free: Is that all we want?