PMS: What It Is, Symptoms & How to Get Relief
TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Are you tired of feeling moody, bloated and achy every month right before you get your period? You’re not alone. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common condition that affects many women. Here, experts explore…
Learn MoreGetting Relief When You Have Menstrual Cramps
TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Menstrual cramps can make it hard to be at your best, and millions of women struggle with managing the pain and bloating that often comes with their periods.A common symptom of menstruation, cramping affects o…
Learn MoreMenstrual Cycle Length Linked to Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Long and short menstrual cycle length is associated with increased risks for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and atrial fibrillation, according to a study published online May 24 in the Journal of the American H…
Learn MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine Not Tied to Menstrual Changes
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 vaccines are not clearly associated with menstrual changes requiring health care attention, according to a study published online May 3 in The BMJ.Rickard Ljung, M.D., Ph.D., from the Karolinska Institu…
Learn MoreUna ley de Florida prohibiría enseñar a los estudiantes de primaria sobre la menstruación
MIÉRCOLES, 22 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Un proyecto de ley propuesto en Florida prevendría que los niños aprendan sobre la menstruación en la escuela primaria, aunque algunas niñas tienen su primer periodo en esos años.La ley también prohib…
Learn MoreFlorida Bill Would Ban Elementary School Kids From Learning About Menstruation
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A proposed bill in Florida would prevent children from learning about menstruation in elementary school, even though some girls get their first periods in those years.The bill would also ban other sex educ…
Learn MoreLifetime Ovulatory Years Linked to Epithelial Ovarian Cancer
WEDNESDAY, March 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Lifetime ovulatory years (LOY) are associated with the risk for epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC), according to a study published online Jan. 23 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.Zhuxuan Fu, Ph….
Learn MoreUnraveling the Link Between Menstrual Cycles and Migraine
MONDAY, Feb. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Many women experience blinding migraine headaches around their monthly period, and now researchers have a clue about why.Levels of the female hormone estrogen fluctuate during menstruation, which may lead to i…
Learn MoreModifiable Lifestyle Factors Tied to Menstrual Symptoms
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Some modifiable risk factors are associated with menstrual symptoms, according to a review published online Dec. 29 in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.Risa Mitsuhashi, f…
Learn MoreIrregular, Long Menstrual Cycles Up Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Irregular and long menstrual cycles are associated with increased rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online Oct. 25 in JAMA Network Open.Yi-Xin Wang, M.D., Ph.D., from the…
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