Period Pain
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How a young Canadian entrepreneur is poised to improve the lives of womenSuffering from debilitating menstrual cramps herself, Nanette Sene made it her mission to help others by creating a wearable device to alleviate period pain.HealthMay 18, 2023
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Without a doctor, B.C. woman hits the road to get a diagnosis for ‘excruciating pain’For more than a decade, Zoey Swadden has dealt with what she believes is endometriosis. She said she has seen more than two dozen doctors in less than a year without a diagnosis.HealthAug 16, 2022
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Period pain simulator at Stampede generates viral videos, laughs and an important messageA Canadian company goes viral at Calgary Stampeded for fighting the stigma of talking about period pain as cowboys line up to test out the period pain simulator.HealthJul 14, 2022
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Spain may soon legislate paid menstrual leave. Should Canada follow suit?A gynecologist in Toronto says what's happening in Spain is getting Canadians to talk about periods and menstrual pain more openly and seriously.HealthMay 28, 2022
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Spain becomes 1st Western country to offer time off work for period painA reform bill introduced by the Spanish government seeks to grant the right to menstrual leave, would remove sales tax on sanitary products, and would improve abortion access.HealthMay 12, 2022
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High school education program aims to break ‘silence’ around endometriosisWomen with endometriosis might live in pain for years before they're diagnosed. Now, a new program aims to teach teens to recognize the symptoms.HealthJan 19, 2020
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Period pain can make women lose nearly 9 days of productivity a year: studyThe Dutch study found that a majority of women did not ask for time off when dealing with period pain.LifestyleJun 28, 2019
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CBD vaginal suppositories: What are they, what are they used for, and are they safe?There is basic scientific evidence that CBD vaginal suppositories can help with menstrual cramps and other medical issues.HealthSep 20, 2018
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Italy debates paid ‘menstrual leave’ but experts warn it could increase gender bias at workThough menstrual leave may be appealing to those who struggle with painful period symptoms, experts warn it could set women back in their careers.CanadaMar 29, 2017
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Calgary mom urges others not to dismiss endometriosis pain"I wasn't able to hang out with my friends because my stomach cramps were so bad."HealthMar 23, 2017
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