Underlying conditions...
- Asthma
- Endometriosis
- Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
- Changes v symptoms
- What's normal?
- Tips and tricks by condition
Quick links...
Evidence-based blogs...
6 breath-taking facts about asthma and the menstrual cycle
Very few asthmatics are aware of how their menstrual cycle can affect them. Clinicians may also underestimate its impact on asthma symptoms.
Reframing the endometriosis 'diagnostic' problem
The lack of a reliable test is not the main problem faced by those who seek an endometriosis diagnosis. Inadequate training and clinical disbelief are bigger issues.
Do you have a bleeding disorder?
Do you have frequent nosebleeds, long-lasting periods, or bruise easily? These are all signs of blood clotting disorders; most commonly, von Willebrand's Disease.
Know thyself! The importance of tracking the menstrual cycle.
Tracking your menstrual cycle really can; save your life, improve your health and wellbeing, and inform your doctor's diagnosis.
Changes v symptoms
A list of the most common cyclical symptoms, and information about how to differentiate between symptoms and 'normal (pre)menstrual changes'
Is this a monthly problem?
Euphemistic language might spare our blushes in awkward social situations, but it has no place in the diagnostic process. Our choice of language can make all the difference.
Deducing the role of the menstrual cycle in ill health.
The need to consider the role of the menstrual cycle (or hormonal medication) in female-prevalent chronic health issues.
Differential diagnosis and the menstruation taboo
How the menstrual cycle and/ or hormonal medications, are all too easily dismissed or ignored when differentiating between female-prevalent chronic health conditions.
What's normal?
Tips and tricks by condition...
Resources... [Coming soon!]
