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The State of Women’s Health
Only 4% of funding for research and development goes towards women's health issues. What can we learn from past and present disparities in order to create a brighter future?
4 Surprising Facts About Your Period
Amanda Laird, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, tells us why, if you are experiencing pain around menstruation, it’s a signal that something is out of balance.
Why PMS Could Be Good For You
Dr. Jordin Wiggins tells us that hormone and mood imbalances don’t have to be the norm for women, PMS can be treated (and not just with the pill).
Understanding the Dangers of Over-The-Counter Painkillers
According to Dr. Kimberly Sackheim, DO, a pain management specialist at NYU Langone’s Rusk Rehabilitation, casually popping OTC painkillers can actually delay your pain relief, trouble your stomach, and cause problems for your health. Below, we outline the two types of OTC painkillers (NSAIDs and acetaminophen) and the very real dangers associated with their continuous use.
Understanding Your Heavy Flow: When To See A Doctor For Excessive Bleeding
If you're someone whose flow lasts eight or nine days or longer and you're changing your super-mega-extra-strength tampon every one to two hours, you could be experiencing menorrhagia, or a profuse and prolonged period. Here's how to know when too much blood is really too much?