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.

6 breath-taking facts about asthma and the menstrual cycle…

Of all menstrual cycle-related health issues, asthma really ought to be the best known. And yet, very few asthmatics are aware of how their cycle can affect them. Clinicians may
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Categories: No pain, Periods with a difference, Underlying conditions and What's normal?.