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Absent periods (amenorrhea) especially at the early age should always be checked out.

Find out why women may have irregular periods

While it is fairly common for women to experience irregular periods from time to time, we list some of the some of the...

28 Sep 2017 5:18 AM GMT

Researchers found that the chocolate enriched with olive oil was associated with significantly increased EPC levels (Photo: Pixabay)

Chocolate craving not a physical need, says study

Researchers tested increasingly compelling hypothesis that menstrual chocolate cravings may be a culture-bound...

5 Sep 2017 4:38 AM GMT

Not having sex for a while can also cause orgasm in dreams (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why you should be having more sex

Scientists have found making love has feelgood factor associated with it and gives afterglow' which lasts for up to 48...

5 Sep 2017 3:50 AM GMT

While his identity isnt known, the boy is being praised by people all over social media (Photo: Pixabay)While his identity isnt known, the boy is being praised by people all over social media (Photo: Pixabay)

Woman writes Facebook post to thank boy who helped her daughter when...

As she seemed embarrassed, the boy reassured her by saying that he has sisters and it's all good'.

25 Oct 2018 9:33 AM GMT

Gynaecologists continue to highlight harmful effects of products and trends claiming to cleanse the vagina (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are 5 sexual health tips every woman needs to know

There are many signs and symptoms related to periods, menopause or sex that many women are just not aware of.

30 Nov 2018 5:21 AM GMT

Exposure to air pollution in during high school was correlated with menstrual cycle irregularity. (Photo: Pixabay)

Air pollution may affect your menstrual cycle: study

Implications on human disease may come through reducing emissions on a global and individual level.

27 Jan 2018 6:42 AM GMT

During this period women are forbidden from touching cattle and men. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Menstrual exile of Nepal woman sees her dying in freezing conditions

21-year-old was thrown out because of tradition in which women are exiled during menstruation for being impure or...

13 Jan 2018 5:45 AM GMT

Here are ways to reduce discomfort during period pains. (Photo: AFP)

Here are 10 tips to help fight off period pain

While period pains are natural bodily process, here's what you can do to ease them.

28 Feb 2018 10:13 AM GMT

Miscarriages were likewise linked with a greater danger of heart disease, with each stillbirth increasing the risk by six per cent. (Photo: Pixabay)

Early periods, menopause linked to heart disease: study

Miscarriage, stillbirth, undergoing a hysterectomy, and bearing children at a young age were also associated with...

10 Feb 2018 10:44 AM GMT

Tampons and pads must be changed every 4-8 hours depending on the flow due to hygiene reasons. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Periods? Don't let it stop you

On World Menstruation Hygiene day, here are some tips that will keep you going.

28 May 2019 7:05 AM GMT

Endometriosis is a condition where the inner tissue lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

6 signs that you may be suffering from endometriosis

Endometriosis plagues more women than we know and it's important to correctly identify it.

25 July 2019 2:00 PM GMT

By taking oral contraceptives, one can either stop or considerably lighten the bleeding. (Photo: representational/Pixabay)

Why many women are giving up on periods

With no apparent side-effects or health complications, women are choosing to stop their periods with hormonal tablets.

19 July 2019 9:38 AM GMT