Tag: Periods

Gynecologists Answer All Your Interesting Questions About The Menstrual Cup

Learn more about menstrual cups from Director and Senior Gynecologist Surgeon at the CK Birla Hospital for Women, Gurugram, Dr. Aruna Kalra. This article guides you through making the shift from sanitary pads, using and keeping the menstrual cup clean,

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Irregular menses

A menstrual cycle is termed as irregular when the normal 28 days +/- 7 days cycle is disrupted. Menstrual cycles are called irregular if: - the duration between cycle changes if the amount of blood flow is too less or too much as compared to the normal flow - if the number of days for which the period lasts are too long or too few. Examples of menstrual problems include: - Periods that occur less than 21 days or more than 35 days apart Missing three or more periods in a

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Why is it important to maintain menstrual hygiene

The onset of menstruation is one of the most important physiological changes occurring in girls during the adolescent years. Menstruation heralds the onset of physiological maturity in girls. It becomes the part and parcel of their lives until menopause. Apart from personal importance, this phenomenon also has social significance. Menstrual hygiene is a hygienic practice during menstruation which can prevent women from the infection in reproductive and urinary tract. In India, menstruation

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Ways to Get Rid of Period Cramps

Menstrual cramps can be very painful sometimes, below are a few remedies to get relieved from these pains. Water Being hydrated may not restrain your cramps directly but can help with reducing bloating. When you are nearing to your period, it is suggested that you should drink plenty of water. Avoiding alcohol and lowering down the consumption of salt are recommended as these two can pull out water from your system. Food Avoiding fried foods (potato chips, doughnuts etc.) can

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