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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...
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 ...
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...
Exercise Beneficial to Mental Health of Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain
TUESDAY, March 4, 2025 – Engaging in physical activity seems to be beneficial to the mental health of women with chronic pelvic pain disorders (CPPD), according to a study published online Feb. 26...
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...
Tampons May Be a Source of Metal Exposure
THURSDAY, July 11, 2024 – Tampon use is a potential source of metal exposure, according to a study published in the August issue of Environmental International. Jenni A. Shearston, Ph.D., from the...
FDA Approves Medicines360’s Supplemental New Drug Application for Liletta (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) 52 mg as Treatment of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – July 10, 2023 – Medicines360, a global nonprofit organization with a mission to catalyze equitable access to quality medicines for women, announced today that the U.S. Food and...
Xanodyne Announces FDA Approval of Lysteda (Tranexamic Acid) for Treatment of Women with Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
NEWPORT, Ky., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ – Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Inc., an integrated specialty pharmaceutical company with both development and commercial capabilities focused on women's healthcare...
FDA Approves Additional Use for IUD Mirena to Treat Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in IUD Users
ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 1, 2009--The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Mirena (levonorgestrel intrauterine system) to treat heavy menstrual bleeding in women who use intrauterine...