Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for painful periods; it literally translates to “difficult menstruation.” It is estimated that 45% to 95% of women internationally experience painful periods. For 1 in 5 women, this pain is sev...
Apr 30, 2021
Posted by: Tempdrop team
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First, the big question. What on earth is menarche? It’s a cool looking word, which popped into being around the turn of the 20th century. It’s a combination of two words: the Greek “men” for month and “arkhē” for beginning. If...
Menstrual cramps are very common (about half of people have them), but that does not mean they are normal. A normal, healthy period might cause some discomfort - after all, the uterus does need to contract in order to empty its...
Have you ever wondered whether or not you should tell your young child about your cycles? Should young children in general be told about them? Before I had my daughter, who’s now five years old, I’d never thought about these qu...
Feb 16, 2021
Posted by: Nathalie Daudet
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You may have heard ovulation is the main event of the cycle, but did you know you can experience cycles where ovulation is delayed or you don’t ovulate at all? This is called delayed ovulation or an anovulatory cycle, and it's ...
The practice of paying attention to the cyclical changes in your mood and overall well-being is also called menstrual cycle awareness. Read about how it changes the way you feel and how you can connect better with your body,
