Periods

Menstrual infections to watch for during your periods

Menstrual 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.

Tips on boosting blood flow during periods; meditation and deep breathing helps

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.

Taking medicine during periods? Here are the side effects

Taking medication during periods can provide relief but it's important to be aware of the potential side effects.

Shocking! Florida likely to ban discussion on girls’ period, human sexuality topics in schools

If the bill passes, it would restrict public schools' discussion on human sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases and related topics to grades 6 through 12.

Want smooth periods? Check out these suggestions for keeping up with menstrual hygiene

As 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.

What causes delayed period? These factors can be the reasons behind irregular menstrual cycles

Is 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?

Menopause weight gain: Which foods to avoid and which to consume

Menopause 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.

Let's talk period! Why normalising conversation around menstruation & menstrual hygiene is necessary

This 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.

Delayed or missed periods? Here are the reasons

 Many 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.

How to be environment-friendly during periods and ensure personal hygiene

Use menstrual cups, biodegradable sanitary napkins or organic tampons to ensure you are environment-friendly during menstruation.

PadMan: ‘Sayaani’ song portrays Akshay Kumar’s interesting comparison between ‘periods’ and ‘test matches’

Akshay Kumar today took to Twitter and shared the song with a caption that read, "Ladki #Sayaani ho gayi, hum kab honge?"

A new drug developed to stop heavy flow in periods

Women with heavy periods had reduced levels of protein called HIF-1 compared with women with normal blood loss.

Do you know why women crave for chocolates during periods?

Here's why most of the women crave for chocolates during that time of the month.

Emily, a little girl from Australia got her period at 4 and is facing menopause already

Emily suffers from constant pain and reduced mobility, which requires her to undergo weekly physiotherapy sessions.

Women's periods have nothing to do with her cognitive skills, experts say

The popular belief said that women who are menstruating experience a brain fog.

This video explains why hiding your sanitary napkins in the black polybag is not right!

When 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.

Why making sanitary napkins tax-free isn’t going to solve the problems

Making sanitary napkins tax free: Is that all we want?

Want problem free periods? Say hello to ‘Yoga’

Lahu Ka Lagaan: Arjun Kapoor’s sister Anshula requests govt to make sanitary pads tax-free

Expressing her support to a recent campaign on Twitter with a hashtag #LahuKaLagaan, Arjun Kapoor’s sister Anshula urges govt to make sanitary napkins tax free.