Menstruation News

Women spot snakes after ovulating

Women who have just finished ovulating are better at detecting snakes than at other times of their menstrual cycle, according to a study on in-built reflexes for survival.

PMS lasts longer than thought

New research suggests that symptoms of a severe form of PMS, which can include serious mood swings, start about four days before menstruation and can linger for 3 days.

Vit D might ease menstrual cramps

A small study suggests women plagued by menstrual cramps may find relief with vitamin D3 which could one day be an alternative to painkillers.

Girls in soccer have health ills

Intense training combined with insufficient nutrition may threaten the health of young female soccer players.

'The Pill' helps ease period pains

There's more evidence that use of the oral contraceptive pill can help ease the cramps, bloating and other pain some women experience during their period.

Women more susceptible to infection

Women are most susceptible to infection, such as Candida albicans or other sexually transmitted diseases, during ovulation, new research has found.

Anti-depros to treat PMS

Antidepressants are sometimes used to treat premenstrual syndrome (PMS), but how much help a woman might get depends on her specific symptoms, a US study said.

Hormone affects periods

A lack of leptin contributes to the absence of menstrual periods in women with extremely low levels of body fat, but treatment with a synthetic form of the hormone may restore both the menstrual cycle and fertility, a new study indicates.

Overweight girls get periods sooner

Overweight or obese girls get their first period months earlier than their normal-weight peers, according to a Danish study.

B vitamin foods lowers risk of PMS

Women who eat a diet rich in B vitamins have less risk of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), researchers say.