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Menstrual Cycle Phases May Be Linked to Higher Alcohol Craving, Drinking
TUESDAY, July 1, 2025 – Fluctuations in ovarian sex hormones across the menstrual cycle may influence women’s likelihood of alcohol consumption, according to a study presented at the annual s...
Menstrual Cycle Might Play A Role In Drinking
MONDAY, June 23, 2025 — A woman’s craving for alcohol might depend partially on her menstrual cycle, a pilot study says. Specifically, women appear to have higher risk for alcohol cravings and binge d...
High Insulin Linked To Irregular Periods
WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 — Elevated insulin levels could be causing irregular menstrual bleeding in women, a new study says. Women with excess levels of insulin are three times more likely to suffer f...
Diet Quality Plays Role in Age at Menarche
MONDAY, May 12, 2025 – Eating a healthy diet as a child is linked to girls having their first menstrual period at an older age than those who consume a less healthy diet, according to a study...
Food Choices Could Influence First Period, Research Shows
WEDNESDAY, May 7, 2025 — What your child eats could play a role in when they start puberty, a new study shows. Researchers found that girls who ate more inflammatory foods were 15% more likely to get ...
'The Talk' Is A Touchy Subject For Many Parents
TUESDAY, April 22, 2025 — The Talk. It’s an anxiety-producing proposition for just about every parent — and as you might expect, opinions vary widely about when and how to have The Talk with a child n...
C-Reactive Protein Increases During Menstrual Cycle in Females With Sickle Cell Disease
TUESDAY, April 15, 2025 – For adults with sickle cell disease (SCD), C-reactive protein (CRP) levels increase significantly during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle, according to a study...
Menstrual Cycle Could Be Contributing To Sickle Cell Pain Events
MONDAY, April 14, 2025 – Women with sickle cell disease often have pain crises around the time of their period, and researchers now think they know why. Inflammation increases significantly in women...
Open-Label Placebo Plus Treatment Rationale Effective for PMS
FRIDAY, March 28, 2025 – Open-label placebo (OLP) provided with a treatment rationale is effective and safe for premenstrual syndrome (PMS), according to a study published online March 25 in BMJ...
'Cycle Syncing' Doesn't Boost Strength Training Results
WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2025 – Social media influencers tout the benefits of “cycle syncing” to boost strength training results among women. The idea is that women who lift weights during their period bu...
Gynecological Problems Risk Heart, Brain Health
TUESDAY, Feb. 25, 2025 – Women experience a great deal of pain or discomfort from common gynecological problems like endometriosis, heavy or irregular periods and ovarian cysts. But even worse,...
Some Abortion Pill Users Surprised By Pain, Study Says
FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2024 – Abortion pills are safe and effective, but some pain will be part of the process for most women. However, many women are surprised by exactly how much pain is involved in a...
1 in 3 Teens Have Trouble Obtaining Menstrual Tampons or Pads
MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2024 – One in every three girls may not have access to menstrual products, something researchers are dubbing "period poverty." “Our study highlights the widespread nature of period ...
Women's Menstrual Cycles Affected After Earthquakes
MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2024 – Women's menstrual cycles are affected after an earthquake, with an increased risk for irregularities seen in association with posttraumatic stress symptoms, according to a...
FDA to Investigate Safety of Toxic Metals in Tampons
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will launch an independent review into any possible effects of toxic metals found in tampons. The...