womens health
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Ibuprofen Might Make Your Periods Lighter, But It’s Not A Long-Term Solution
A tweet saying ibuprofen reduces menstrual flow by 50% went viral last month. The original tweet and ensuing responses fuelled a debate about society’s supposed unwillingness to talk about periods. At the same time, many women responded with questions about the evidence behind this notion, how it works, and the risks.
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1 In 10 Women With Endometriosis Report Using Cannabis To Ease Their Pain
Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus is found outside of the womb. It affects around one in ten women of reproductive age, causing pain, infertility and gastrointestinal symptoms.
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Fertility App Downloaded By Thousands Is Reportedly Funded By Anti-Abortion Groups
Period tracking apps aren’t anything new, but recently, a few have been subject to greater scrutiny regarding their privacy, and efficacy—especially those marketed as contraceptive methods. The latest is Femm, which a Guardian report has found to be funded by anti-abortion campaigns.
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Fitbit Smartwatches Get Menstrual Cycle Tracking And ‘Quick’ Messaging
Today, Fitbit has begun to roll out a major update to its app that adds a handful of welcome features for its Versa and Ionic smartwatches.