Menses

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  This London Woman Has Turned Out To Be Allergic To Her Own Menstrual Cycle

  Georgina Jelly from London has a rare disease that makes her allergic to her menses

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  Did You Know That Irregular Menses Could Be A Sign Of Infertility?

  If your menstrual cycle is irregular, the flow is heavy or you encounter problems while menstruating, then it can be a cause of concern

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  Smash Shame! Every Girl Deserves Dignity. Period

  It’s no secret that as women we’re confronted with sexist stereotypes on a daily basis. Perhaps nowhere is this more evident than in the workplace – and you don’t have to look far to find examples. And these aren’t our only constraints – even mentioning your period at work is taboo. We’ve all been there – caught unawares at the off...

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  Tips To Deal With Menopause

  Menopause is a part of the natural aging process for women. It is defined as a woman

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  Irregular periods linked to obesity, diabetes

  Teenagers who have irregular periods are more likely to be overweight and obese.

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  Early menses lead to asthma, poor lung function

  Women who start menstruating early are at a high risk of developing asthma and poor lung function.

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  Irregular periods linked to heart disease

  Women with a history of irregular menstrual periods have a higher risk of developing heart disease than other women.

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  Early menstruation and heart disease risk

  Women who have menstrual periods before the age of 12 years may have a higher risk of developing or dying of heart disease than other women.

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  World Menopause Day 2009

  A relatively unheard and less discussed day - World Menopause Day is celebrated on October 18 every year. World Menopause Day started all the way back in 1984 and was instituted by the International Menopause Society and the WHO.

• Vitamin E helps relieving menstrual cramps

  Taking vitamin E for a few days might help relieving the menstrual cramps in women.

• Ultrasound test predicts menopause

  Looking at a woman's ovaries with ultrasound may help doctors determine when their reproductive years will come to an end, according to new research. This is important because women of the same chronological age may not necessarily be of the same reproductive age. The information can help them make decisions about whether or not to delay having chi...

• Bright light boosts testosterone in men

  Researchers found that men who were exposed to an hour of bright light before sunrise experienced an increase in the luteinizing hormone (LH), a hormone produced in the brain's pituitary gland.