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… Overview What are menstrual cups? Like tampons or pads, menstrual cups are a way to manage menstrual
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… Overview The menstrual cycle is the series of changes the … uterus sheds its lining. This is the monthly menstrual bleeding, or period. Periods happen … from a range of pads, tampons, or menstrual cups to manage menstrual bleeding. Follow all …
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… Actionset Overview Painful menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) can occur … you feel better. How can you manage pain from menstrual cramps? Take anti-inflammatory … medicine doesn't relieve your painful menstrual cramps. Birth control hormones can …
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… Your Symptoms Overview You may have painful menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) from time to time. Menstrual cramps can occur during or just … or constipation with your cramps. During the menstrual cycle, the lining of the uterus …
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… Overview A menstrual diary is a helpful tool for better understanding your premenstrual symptoms and then deciding how to … whether you have full-blown, diagnosable premenstrual syndrome (PMS), your menstrual diary …
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… Overview Relieving Menstrual Pain Menstrual cramps can cause mild discomfort to … dizziness, or fainting. Not every woman has menstrual pain. But it can be a normal part of …
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… Condition Basics What are heavy menstrual periods? With heavy menstrual periods (also called menorrhagia), … of your ovaries releases an egg during your menstrual cycle. This is called ovulation . If …
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… and non-prescription medicines can affect the menstrual cycle. A few examples are: Aspirin … medicines. If you are having changes in menstrual bleeding that you think may be … and non-prescription medicines can affect the menstrual cycle. A few examples are: Aspirin …
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… Although TSS has been linked to tampon and menstrual cup use by menstruating individuals, … menstruating individuals using tampons or a menstrual cup. Most people, however, are not … menstruating and using tampons or menstrual cups. If you experience the above symptoms …
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… Overview Your first menstrual period is called menarche (say … by age 15. Your period is a part of your menstrual cycle . This cycle is a series of … each month. Use tampons, pads, or menstrual cups for bleeding. Ask someone you trust if …