5 Ways to Relieve Period Pain

I’ve had painful periods ever since I was a teenager. Menstrual pain—scientifically referred to as dysmenorrhea—is experienced by up to 95% of women. Like most women, I’ve tried different remedies; some attempts more successful than others. Currently, I swear by chamomile tea and a hot water bottle. For me, the combination has a soothing effect […]

Adenomyosis: A Hidden Condition that Can Change Your Life

You’ve probably heard of endometriosis. But did you know it has an evil twin sister? Adenomyosis is often found in women who also have endometriosis. However, this is a different condition and requires different treatment. About one-third of women with adenomyosis have no symptoms. Others experience heavy, irregular, painful periods, and pre-menstrual bloating and discomfort. […]

Does Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Exist?

“Of course it does” you say. Now, let me confess that I often experience pre-menstrual turbulence… …that fails all logical explanations. I can start crying if somebody just looks at me the wrong way. Grumpy? Hell yeah, my boyfriend has a little suitcase packed by the door just in case he has to run for […]

Can I Exercise When on My Period?

During my school days, I’d make sure I sat the PE class out once a month. “It’s my period,” was all I had to say, and the teacher duly noted it in her book to make sure it didn’t happen more often than monthly. The truth is, I hated PE (and wasn’t too keen on […]

All You Need to Know About Pregnancy Discharge

When you get pregnant, your body starts changing. Many women quickly notice a new type of vaginal discharge, which is usually thin, white, milky, and has a mild (or no) odour. This discharge—medically referred to as leukorrhea—is nothing to worry about. Although you might find it a bit uncomfortable or inconvenient (it can make a […]

What are the Most Common Menstrual Problems?

If you’re one of the lucky few, your periods cause little inconvenience and are a textbook example of a 28-day cycle. For many women, however, “that time of the month” doesn’t always go like clockwork. Cycle irregularities and period-related difficulties are not uncommon. In fact, very likely you’ll experience uncomfortable symptoms either before or during […]