Tag: Menstruation
Premenstrual Mood Changes Impact Women of All Ages Globally
Physical premenstrual symptoms more frequent with increasing age
Short Menstrual Cycles Tied to More Symptoms at Menopause
Women reporting short cycles also may have earlier onset of natural menopause compared with those with normal cycle length
ACOG Develops Consensus on Medical Menstrual Suppression
Guidance emphasizes role of hormonal therapy and should be accompanied by counseling, including discussions of effectiveness of therapy
Scotland Becomes First Country to Provide Free Period Products
Scots can access menstrual products at more than 1,000 locations through a mobile app
Menstrual Bleeding Changes Reported After COVID-19 Vaccination
42 percent of those with regular menstrual cycles bled more heavily than usual after COVID-19 vaccination
Tampons Are in Short Supply Across United States
Shortages are being caused by supply problems getting cotton and plastic
Survey Shows Self-Injury Linked to Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Survey of patients reporting prospective diagnosis of PMDD shows high rates of self-injurious thoughts and behaviors
Health-Related QoL Worse for Menstrual Migraine
Significant link seen for headache frequency, impact on daily life, depression symptoms with physical component summary
Higher Childhood BMI May Up Risk for Premenstrual Disorders
Women with high BMI throughout teens report significantly greater premenstrual symptoms in adulthood
Younger Age at Menarche Ups Risk for Later Chronic Pain
Relative risk for chronic pain decreases 2 percent for each one-year delay in menarche
