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Breast Self Exams with the Get In Touch Foundation & Betsy Nilan
Betsy Nilan is the president of the Get In Touch Foundation, a non-profit supporting breast health, which was started by Betsy's mom, who was diagnosed with breast cancer when she noticed something abnormal during a self exam.
Your Fourth Trimester Flow: How Your Period Changes After Childbirth
If you aren’t breastfeeding, you can expect your period to return in about 6-8 weeks. If you are breastfeeding, it will likely take several months, but you should talk to your doctor about birth control options, because the absence of a period each month doesn’t necessarily mean you aren’t fertile.
Tea Time of the Month: The Best Herbal Drinks For Menstrual Cramps
Statistics say that up to 90% of women experience painful periods. Below are some of our favorite herbal teas that can help relieve cycle-related symptoms.
Phantom Period Pain: What to Know
A common question in the doctor’s office is “I’ve been experiencing what feels like menstrual cramps except I don’t actually bleed... What gives?” What may or may not surprise you is the origin of phantom period pain can be within the uterus or from somewhere else in the abdomen. Read on for more specifics about these
Hormonal Acne: How to Deal With and Heal Cycle-Related Acne
Hormonal acne happens because of fluctuations in hormone levels, specifically a rise in androgens or male hormones (like testosterone). Hormonal acne is particularly common in women because of a wide variety of factors like hormonal fluctuations during periods and menopause.