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Period problems

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Spotting & bleeding between periods

It can be a little scary when you notice traces of blood on your underwear between periods, especially if your cycle is pretty regular. But there’s no need to panic!
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Irregular, missed or late periods: Should you be worried?

Let’s face it – periods are not exactly reliable. While some women+ could be used to clockwork flows, others have learned to expect the unexpected every month, and most of us will experience irregular periods at some point – whether they’re late, early, or missed altogether!
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TSS: What is toxic shock syndrome?

You’ve probably heard about a condition called toxic shock syndrome (TSS) and its link to using tampons. A lot of myths and fears have been spread about this, so it’s time to get our TSS facts straight for worry-free periods!
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What is bowel endometriosis?

You may have heard of endometriosis, but do you know what bowel endometriosis is? Though not as common, it still affects around 12% of people with endometriosis. [1] Let’s take a closer look at some of the signs, symptoms and treatments.
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What is a retroverted or tilted uterus?

In most female bodies the uterus slants slightly forward, allowing it to neatly fit within the pelvis. But it can also happen that the uterus bends backwards, resulting in a retroverted uterus. Let’s take a closer look at all that this means.

What is haemophilia and how can it affect you?

If you get really heavy periods, also known as ‘menorrhagia’, then it’s important to your health and well-being that you find out what’s causing them.
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What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
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What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?

PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and has nothing to do with having cysts, despite the name!
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