Menstrual Cycle

• Scottish parliament expected to become 1st country to offer free menstrual products

  The plan to make sanitary products free is expected to pass its first vote in the devolved Scottish parliament on Tuesday.

  Health

  Feb 25, 2020
  
• Yes, your poops are different on your period. Here’s why

  Running to the bathroom more often during that time of month? According to one expert, hormones are largely to blame.

  Health

  Dec 15, 2019
  
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• Nova Scotia’s Period Poverty Summit highlights ongoing accessibility issues

  Topics discussed at the Period Poverty Summit at the conference ranged from healthcare to financial and other socioeconomic issues.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2019
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• How hormones affect women’s decision-making

  The way a woman thinks is affected by where she is in her menstrual cycle, according to the study.

  Health

  Sep 21, 2016
• Trying to quit smoking? Women might want to time it with their period, study suggests

  If you're a woman and you want to quit smoking, here's a tip: time it with your menstrual cycle.

  Health

  Jun 1, 2016
• Breakfast Buzz: Should employers give women time off during their periods?

  A company in the U.K. has started a debate over a "Period Policy,", where women are given time off to deal with their menstrual pain.

  Mar 3, 2016
• Bad mood not specific to PMS, but is linked to menstrual cycle: experts

  PMS may no longer be an explanation for a woman’s bad mood, to the surprise of women and men alike, but before you shake your head (or fist) in disbelief, the research needs some clarifying.

  Health

  Oct 18, 2012