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Tampons May Be a Source of Metal Exposure
THURSDAY, July 11, 2024 – Tampon use is a potential source of metal exposure, according to a study published in the August issue of Environmental International. Jenni A. Shearston, Ph.D., from the...
Some Genes Might Send Girls Into Puberty Earlier
TUESDAY, July 2, 2024 – A girl’s genetics can indirectly influence the age when she has her first period, by accelerating her weight gain in childhood, a new study finds. A number of other genes a...
Age at Menarche Decreasing, Time to Cycle Regularity Increasing
FRIDAY, May 31, 2024 – The mean age at menarche has decreased and time to cycle regularity has increased with increasing birth year, according to a study published online May 29 in JAMA Network...
Overall Risk of Death Not Increased With Premenstrual Disorders
WEDNESDAY, May 29, 2024 – Women with premenstrual disorders (PMD) do not have increased risk of early death overall, but the risks of suicide and the risks for women with diagnosis before 25 years...
U.S. Girls Are Beginning Periods Earlier
WEDNESDAY, May 29, 2024 – U.S. girls are getting their periods at younger ages, a new study has found. Girls born between 2000 and 2005 started their periods at an average age of 11.9 years – a...
American Academy of Neurology, April 13-18
The annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology was held this year from April 13 to 18 in Denver, drawing participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health...
AAN: Half of Premenopausal Women Have Menstrual Migraines
FRIDAY, April 19, 2024 – More than half of premenopausal women report menstrual migraine (MM), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, held from A...
One in 3 Women With Migraines Say Attacks Occur During Periods
MONDAY, April 15, 2024 – Among U.S. women with migraine, a third say the attacks tend to coincide with their periods, a new survey finds. Migraines that occur during menstruation are often frequent...
How to Deal With Endometriosis Pain
SATURDAY, March 9, 2024 – Endometriosis causes crippling pain in women, with some spending up to a month of every year debilitated by it. “We’re talking about pain that’s beyond ‘I took two ibuprof...
Prenatal Psychological Distress Linked to Earlier Adrenarche in Girls
TUESDAY, March 5, 2024 – Fetal exposure to maternal psychological distress is associated with earlier adrenarche among girls, especially first-born girls, according to research published in the...
Female Reproductive Factors Linked to Risk for COPD
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 14, 2024 – Multiple female reproductive factors are associated with the risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), according to a study published online Feb. 13 in...
Use of Scented Menstrual Products Tied to Demographic Factors
TUESDAY, Jan. 9, 2024 – Lower educational attainment is consistently associated with greater use of scent-altering menstrual and intimate care products, according to a study published online Dec. 6...
Suicide Risk May Fluctuate With the Menstrual Cycle
FRIDAY, Dec. 15, 2023 – Most women know that their menstrual cycle can affect their mood. Now, new research suggests suicidal thoughts may peak at certain points during the monthly cycle. The...
Starting Periods Early Linked to Higher Odds for Diabetes, Stroke
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2023 – Girls whose periods begin before the age of 13 are at higher risk of becoming adult women with diabetes, compared to girls who start menstruation later, new research shows....
Women Need Better Guidance on Exercise & the Menstrual Cycle, Study Shows
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2023 – “Cycle syncing” – the notion that women should adapt their diet and exercise patterns to their menstrual cycle – has become a trendy topic online. Some experts argue that it...
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