The school won’t allow pupils to take sick days for period pain without ‘proof’ A school in England has sparked major backlash online after refusing to accept period pain sick days unless “related medical information” was provided. Neale-Wade Academy in March, Cambridgeshire has been called out over the unfair policy. According to the BBC, an […]
1 year ago
A good relationship with our period begins with talking about it more Every month, when Mother Nature does her thing, many of us will greet our period with dread. A lot of women need to alter their plans and/or clothing around their monthly visitor, especially those who are subjected to painful cramps or a heavy […]
1 year ago
Heavy periods, while common, can significantly impact everyday life for many women Known as menorrhagia, heavy periods do not always have an underlying cause, but it can be associated with various medical issues such as fibroids or endometriosis. What Constitutes Heavy Bleeding? Defining a heavy period can be subjective, as menstrual bleeding varies widely among […]
1 year ago
A decidual cast may sound like a type of tree but it’s not In fact, it is far from anything to do with foliage but it has everything to do with periods. You may have heard of decidual casts thanks to people sharing their stories of experiencing one for the first time on their TikTok […]
1 year ago
‘Is this normal?’ is a question that’s associated with women’s health far too often While our period has been a monthly fixture in our lives since puberty, sometimes it can be a bit of a mystery to us. The inner workings of the female reproductive system, unfortunately, can come with more questions than answers. This […]
1 year ago
If you’ve been feeling a little more exhausted than usual while on you’re period, you are not alone. While our monthly visitor isn’t exactly a walk in the park on any given month, this time of year it tends to really make its presence known. If you feel symptoms of fatigue have been hitting you […]
2 years ago