‘Dirty red’: how periods have been stigmatised through history to the modern day: IKagadiy/Shutterstock About a year ago, at a friend’s wedding, a fellow guest asked whether I knew that modern sanitary towels owe their origins to resourceful World War I field nurses who discovered the efficacy of repurposing military bandages as period pads. I …
Heavy periods can lead to big health problems for young women — but many don’t get the help they need: People with heavy menstrual bleeding may loose close to a pint of liquid during their period. Tony Thiethoaly/ Shutterstock Many of us have no idea whether or not our period is “normal”. It’s no wonder …
Ovarian condition that can cause missed menstrual periods and infertility is going undetected in Nigeria: Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome often battle infertility and may not conceive easily. Photo by Florian Plaucheur/AFP via Getty Images. from www,gettyimages.com Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common gynaecological endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. It affects between …
COVID vaccines are linked to heavier periods for many – new findings from large study: FabrikaSimf/Shutterstock COVID has affected countless aspects of our lives. For many people who menstruate, one of the pandemic’s effects has been on periods. People have reported changes to their menstrual cycles after having COVID, from the timing of their period, …
How the pandemic has affected periods: Natalia Mels/Shutterstock The coronavirus has had many impacts over the past two years – including, it seems, on periods. Many people have reported disturbances to their menstrual cycles, some noticing changes after catching the virus, others following vaccination. For some, disruptions didn’t follow either, but were still noticeable. But …
Droughts create fertile ground for cholera. Plans are needed to face more dry periods: Wikus De Wet/AFP via Getty Images Africa has a disproportionately high burden of cholera. The World Health Organization reports that between 40 million and 80 million people in Africa live in cholera hotspots. Globally, disease outbreaks have more than tripled since …
How periods and the pill affect athletic performance: These effects may have the greatest impact on elite athletes. Leonard Zhukovsky/ Shutterstock The menstrual cycle, the pill and their potential impact on sporting performance have long been considered a taboo subject. Yet for most females who undertake any form of exercise or high-performance sport, there are …
Periods in a pandemic: women and girls in low-income settlements need more support: Tatyana Ratova/Shutterstock We conducted research eight years ago on menstrual health and hygiene in an informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital. We found that women and girls grappled with many challenges, predominantly because they lacked resources, and this meant that they couldn’t …
Why People Have Weird Dreams During Their Periods: According to Dr. Irshaad Ebrahim of the , people tend to have more disturbances in their sleep during menstruation, and if you happen to wake up during the REM cycle, you might remember your dreams more vividly. , for the uninitiated, takes place within the first 90 …