Know your body: Seven menstrual symptoms that are not normal
The following symptoms will make it easier for you to break it down and help you understand what's normal and what isn't.
Sep 27, 2017, 12:47 PM IST
Sacked for an 'accidental period leak' in office, woman sues ex-employer – Read
The Bobby Dodd Institute in Georgia is being sued for workplace discrimination after Coleman claimed that she was dismissed over a period leak on two occassions.
Aug 28, 2017, 17:06 PM IST
Painful menstrual cramps? Experts swear by these Yoga asanas to help you relieve your suffering!
According to experts, yoga can help solve the suffering that women with severe menstrual pain go through.
Aug 19, 2017, 09:25 AM IST
Shunned during her periods to a 'menstruation hut', teenager dies of snakebite
She was made to sleep on wooden boards laid on the ground, in keeping with a tradition known as 'chhaupadi' that sequesters menstruating women from their families.
Jul 10, 2017, 20:17 PM IST
Swimming during menstruation: Can I, can't I?
If you enjoy swimming during the rest of your cycle, theres no reason to stop just because you have your period.
Jul 07, 2017, 14:31 PM IST
Women, take note! Menstrual cycle doesn't take a toll on mental health
The findings revealed that the levels of oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone in your system have no impact on your working memory, cognitive bias or ability to pay attention to two things at once.
Jul 05, 2017, 11:01 AM IST
Menstruation doesn't disturb brain functioning: Study
Wondering if this anecdotal evidence could be scientifically proven, the team set out to shed some light on this controversial topic.
Jul 04, 2017, 17:16 PM IST
Vegetable proteins like whole grain, soy, tofu may protect women from early menopause
Early menopause – the cessation of ovarian function before age 45 – affects about 10 percent of women globally.
Jun 27, 2017, 14:32 PM IST
Girls menstruating early likely to tie the knot young
The new research suggest that the timing of girl's first menstruation is most likely to affect her first sexual encounter and pregnancy.
Jun 15, 2017, 16:37 PM IST
Menstrual hygiene day 2017: Five hygiene tips every girl and woman should know!
Every woman and girl should know the importance of hygiene management during menstruation.
May 27, 2017, 23:22 PM IST
'Office spaces must be sensitised about menstruation'
Speaking at the recently held National Menstrual Conclave, a group of working women urged for raising awareness among their male colleagues, besides emphasising on the need for office administration to ensure a safer and friendly environment while they are on periods.
May 26, 2017, 13:10 PM IST
Twinkle Khanna urges people to talk about menstruation
Launching a campaign for conversations on menstruation, Twinkle said that there is no shame in menstruation and that people should talk about it.
May 25, 2017, 15:08 PM IST
Menstruation is nothing to be ashamed of, says Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia
Sisodia, who also holds the education portfolio, was speaking at National Menstrual Hygiene Conclave organised by NGO Sachhi Saheli.
May 23, 2017, 20:57 PM IST
Do you let smartphone apps track your period? They may be giving you inaccurate information!
Many apps do not allow users to correct them when the predictions are wrong or to input data or explanations about why a particularly stressful month or change in birth control might have thrown off their cycles, researchers said.
May 07, 2017, 19:51 PM IST
Yoga can significantly mitigate symptoms of menstrual disorders
For the study, the researchers carried out a systematic review of the published literature on yoga practice and common menstrual disorders.
Apr 28, 2017, 20:47 PM IST
Women should not enter holy places during their periods: Congress leader MM Hassan
Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee's acting president MM Hassan stoked a controversy on Monday after he made remarks on
Mar 28, 2017, 15:04 PM IST
Actress Meghan Markle writes on how menstruation affects women's potential
The 35-year-old "Suits" star has penned a column in Time titled "How Periods Affect Potential" on the occasion of International Women's Day.
Mar 09, 2017, 16:23 PM IST
Women who menstruate before age 11 at higher risk of gestational diabetes
Analysing data from more than 4,700 women, researchers from University of Queensland in Australia found that those who had their first period at age 11 or younger were 50 per cent more likely to develop gestational diabetes than those who experienced their first period at age 13.
Mar 06, 2017, 16:52 PM IST
Don't let periods shut girls out of schools, says Varun Dhawan
Actor Varun Dhawan has urged people to help put back in school the girl children who are forced to drop out because of their periods.
Mar 05, 2017, 16:32 PM IST
Breaking the 'bloody' taboo: Girls to get lessons on menstruation at Delhi govt schools
In a campaign called “Break the Bloody taboo”, NGO Sacchi Saheli, which started with imparting these lessons in slums, will now conduct 'period talks' for teenage girls in 70 government-run schools where questions around menstruation will be answered.
Feb 23, 2017, 16:43 PM IST
