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Menstruation is the shedding of the uterine lining (endometrium). It occurs on a regular basis in reproductive-age females of certain mammal species.

Study suggests COVID-19 vaccination may be associated with short-term changes in usual menstrual cycle length

Investigators analyzed the connections between SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and infection with menstrual health.

18 Jul 2022

Many individuals experience menstrual bleeding changes after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination

A new analysis of reports from more than 35,000 people offers the most comprehensive assessment so far of menstrual changes experienced by pre- and post-menopausal individuals in the first two weeks after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

15 Jul 2022

Women diagnosed with anorexia nervosa are more likely to have underweight babies

Women diagnosed with the eating disorder anorexia nervosa are five (500%) times more likely on average to have underweight babies, according to a comprehensive new study.

5 Jul 2022

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on menstrual cycle

Researchers systematically reviewed the impact of COVID-19 on the menstrual cycle.

4 Jul 2022

Study links brain temperature with survival after traumatic brain injury

In a recent study published in the journal Brain, researchers explored diurnal, age- and sex-based brain temperature (TBr) variations and evaluated the prognostic importance of TBr mapping for estimating the survival of patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBI).

14 Jun 2022

Study reveals the prevalence of suicide ideation, attempts among people with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

A new global study published in BMC Psychiatry reports that 34% of people with premenstrual dysphoric disorder have attempted suicide.

13 Jun 2022

Stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic led to disturbed ovulation, finds study

Life disruptions and the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic led to disturbed ovulation with decreased progesterone durations or levels, according to research being presented Sunday at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

13 Jun 2022

Study suggests the gut microbiota may be one of the factors determining the physiological inter-sex differences in pain perception

Researchers investigated whether the gut-brain axis could influence pain thresholds.

10 Jun 2022

Period Poverty in a Pandemic

In this interview, we speak to Professor Marni Sommers, about her recent study which investigated period poverty during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States (US).

19 Apr 2022

COVID-19 vaccines and reports of menstrual disorders

A new study estimates the potential relationship between COVID-19 vaccines and menstrual disorders.

11 Apr 2022

Life events that influence estrogen levels may be linked to woman's dementia risk in later life

Life events that influence levels of the female hormone estrogen may be linked to a woman's risk of developing dementia in later life, according to new research.

5 Apr 2022

COVID-19 vaccine can cause temporary delay in menstruation

Both the first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccines were related to a modest delay in menstruation.

3 Apr 2022

Men with RED-S have lower testosterone levels, poor bone health and low resting metabolism

"RED-S syndrome is characterized by low energy availability. This happens when athletes eat too little compared with the energy they expend when exercising.

23 Mar 2022

Flo; Much more than a period tracker

In this interview, we speak to Sonia Ponzo, the Director of Science at Flo Health, about their app and how it's revolutionizing the field of women's health.

From Flo Health 22 Mar 2022

Study clarifies sex-based burdens during the pandemic, raises awareness for menstrual equity

Income loss was a strong predictor of menstrual product insecurity across the U.S. during COVID-19, and populations with lower incomes and the lowest educational attainment were most vulnerable, according to a new study conducted by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in partnership with the CUNY School of Public Health.

16 Mar 2022

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Study suggests COVID-19 vaccination may be associated with short-term changes in usual menstrual cycle length

Many individuals experience menstrual bleeding changes after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination

Women diagnosed with anorexia nervosa are more likely to have underweight babies

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on menstrual cycle

Study links brain temperature with survival after traumatic brain injury

Study reveals the prevalence of suicide ideation, attempts among people with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic led to disturbed ovulation, finds study

Study suggests the gut microbiota may be one of the factors determining the physiological inter-sex differences in pain perception

Period Poverty in a Pandemic

COVID-19 vaccines and reports of menstrual disorders

Life events that influence estrogen levels may be linked to woman's dementia risk in later life

COVID-19 vaccine can cause temporary delay in menstruation

Men with RED-S have lower testosterone levels, poor bone health and low resting metabolism

Flo; Much more than a period tracker

Study clarifies sex-based burdens during the pandemic, raises awareness for menstrual equity

“Love Yourself” - Taking Charge of Your Fibroid Health

Do COVID-19 vaccinations increase the length of the menstrual cycle?

The spread of menstrual irregularity and COVID-19 vaccines concerns on the web

Population Council receives $11 million to develop non-hormonal MPT ring for preventing unintended pregnancy, STIs

New data suggests that post-vaccination menstrual changes are short-lived

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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