Tag: Menstruation
‘Forever Chemicals’ Identified in Reusable Feminine Hygiene Products
Greatest rates of intentional PFAS use seen for period underwear and reusable pads
Increased Risk for CVD Seen for Women With Premenstrual Disorders
Risk particularly pronounced for PMDs diagnosed before 25 years of age and those with comorbid perinatal depression
Menstrual Cycle Phases May Be Linked to Higher Alcohol Craving, Drinking
Increased risk for consumption seen during periods of rising estradiol levels
Hyperinsulinemia Linked to Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Significance of hyperinsulinemia attenuated by including body mass index
Diet Quality Plays Role in Age at Menarche
Findings independent of body mass index-for-age or height
C-Reactive Protein Increases During Menstrual Cycle in Females With Sickle Cell Disease
CRP levels significantly higher during follicular versus luteal phase, which may contribute to pattern of painful vaso-occlusive events
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Linked to Fatigue in Menopause Transition
Prolonged and heavy bleeding during menopause transition linked to increased odds of experiencing three symptoms of fatigue
Women’s Menstrual Cycles Affected After Earthquakes
Risk factors for menstrual irregularities include posttraumatic stress symptoms, comorbid chronic disease, smoking
Tampons May Be a Source of Metal Exposure
All 16 assessed metals seen in at least one sampled tampon, including some toxic metals like lead, arsenic
Age at Menarche Decreasing, Time to Cycle Regularity Increasing
Forty-six percent of estimated temporal trend in age at menarche was explained by BMI
