Archives for Periods with a difference

Do you have a bleeding disorder?

Do you have a bleeding disorder? Periods over 7 days, nosebleeds, bruising, and heavy menstrual bleeding are all signs
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Categories: Anatomy, No pain, No shame, Periods with a difference and Underlying conditions.

Reframing the endometriosis ‘diagnostic problem’…

Note: Endometriosis (pronounced en-doh–mee–tree–oh–sis) is the name given to the condition where cells like the ones in the lining of the womb (uterus) are found elsewhere in the body. Each
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Categories: No pain, Periods with a difference and Underlying conditions.

Managing your periods when you have autism

We spoke to Robyn Steward, author of ‘The Autism-Friendly Guide to Periods’, to ask her about the specific challenges of, and top tips for, managing a period when you have
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Categories: No pain, Periods with a difference and The basics.

Managing periods when you have a visual impairment

We conducted a small survey, in collaboration with VI Talk, a fantastic social support network for anyone with a visual impairment. We asked respondents if they had any top tips
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Categories: No pain, Periods with a difference and The basics.

Asthma and the menstrual cycle…

Asthma is one of the most common underlying conditions to be worsened or triggered by the menstrual cycle. And yet, very few asthmatics are aware of how their cycle can
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Categories: No pain, Periods with a difference, Underlying conditions and What's normal?.