Trigger warnings: Descriptions of Female Genital Cutting; gender-based violence; sexism; life-long pain and distress; miscarriage; maternal mortality; infertility. This is the fourth part of our blog series on FGC (Female
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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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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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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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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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