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Wiped out during your period? Iron deficiency is often the reason
Feeling wiped out during your period is often iron deficiency, not just fatigue. 30–50% of women in India are anaemic. Here's what to test, and what to do.
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Heavy periods: how to tell, why it happens, and what actually helps
About 1 in 5 women have heavy periods (menorrhagia). Iron loss is the biggest concern. Effective treatments (tranexamic acid, Mirena) exist — you don't have to just cope.
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Severe period pain that stops your day: it isn't "just how you are"
Cramps that stop your day aren't "just how you are". Endometriosis, adenomyosis, and fibroids all cause severe period pain — and take years to diagnose. Here's what to know.
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Periods that last longer than 7 days: what's going on
Periods longer than 7 days (menorrhagia) can lead to iron deficiency and often have a treatable cause — fibroids, polyps, hormone imbalance. Here's what to know.
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When to see a gynaecologist: 10 signs you shouldn't ignore
Not sure if it's worth booking an appointment? Here are ten signs it's time to see a gynaecologist — from heavy periods to pain during sex to changes after 40.
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Period cramps: why they happen and what actually helps
Period cramps happen because your uterus releases prostaglandins to shed its lining. Most are normal, but pain that stops your day is not. Here's what actually helps and when to see a doctor.
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Yoga for your cycle: what actually helps (and what's just hype)
Yoga won't "detox" your hormones — but there's real evidence it eases cramps, PMS, and stress. Here's what actually works, which poses to try, and what to skip.
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Natural period cramp relief: what works without painkillers
Non-drug ways to ease period cramps — what actually works (heat, ginger, TENS) and what's just marketing (detox teas, essential oils).
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This is general health education, not medical advice. It can’t tell you what is normal for you, diagnose a condition or replace a healthcare professional. If you’re worried about your periods or symptoms, please speak to a doctor. Read our medical disclaimer.