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Menstrual cycle is a vital sign and important indicator of overall health − 2 reproductive health experts explain
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (979+ words) “When was your last period?” For anyone who menstruates, this is a routine question during any visit to your doctor. Health care providers generally ask this to determine whether their patient is concerned about a menstrual problem, or a possible…...
Dense breasts or breast cancer in the family? What screening changes mean for you
3+ week, 6+ hour ago (747+ words) The way women are screened for breast cancer in Australia is changing. According to a newly released review, this means moving away from screening largely based on someone’s age. Instead, screening would be tailored according to their individual risk. This…...
Why ibuprofen is better than paracetamol for period pain
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (681+ words) For something that affects millions every month, period pain remains surprisingly poorly treated. A recent analysis of supermarket transaction data from over three million shoppers found that paracetamol is the most purchased painkiller for menstrual cramps – despite being a less…...
What happened to Afghanistan’s female academics?
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (391+ words) By December 2022, all universities in Afghanistan had closed their doors to women....
People with premenstrual dysphoric disorder have higher rates of suicidal thinking, planning and attempts
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (559+ words) People with premenstrual dysphoric disorder – a more serious form of premenstrual syndrome, commonly known as PMS – are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts and behaviors than people without it. That is a key finding of our recent systematic review, published…...
Everyday sexist online language is not random, and that’s the problem
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (852+ words) Online sexism is often dismissed as random — just a few bad comments or offensive jokes. But what appears scattered and spontaneous is increasingly structured, repeated and amplified in ways that make it far more influential. This shift can be understood…...
More joy, less juggle? Why workplaces should get on board with the value of care
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (766+ words) The core premise of feminism is this: women can do anything. And yes, these days in developed economies, women without children earn about the same as men. The problem is not the opportunities available to them. It’s the opportunities that…...
Maternity health services in Nigeria are failing women: 4 steps to better care
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (864+ words) Senior lecturer, York St John University Obasanjo Bolarinwa works for York St. John University, United Kingdom. Dr Rebecca Tadokera works for York St John University. York St John University provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Nigeria faces…...
Why the gender wealth gap is still so stubborn – and what it means for women’s wellbeing
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (734+ words) Research Leader in the Education, Employment and Skills Research Group, RAND Europe Madeline Nightingale led a project funded by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE), which examined gender wealth gaps. Elizabeth Kadar worked on a project commissioned by the…...
Menstrual pads and tampons can contain toxic substances – here’s what to know about this emerging health issue
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (984+ words) Jenni Shearston receives funding from the United States National Institutes of Health. University of Colorado provides funding as a member of The Conversation US. About half of the global population menstruates at some point in their lives. Disposable products, such…...