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Irregular Periods in Perimenopause: Symptoms and When to Get Checked
Irregular periods are a common first sign of perimenopause, but heavy, frequent or post-menopausal bleeding needs a clinician, so this guide explains both.
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Menstrual Cycle Tracking: What to Record, What Apps Cannot Diagnose, and When to Ask for Care
A Two-Minute Habit That Changes a Doctor’s Visit A patient sits down for an appointment, and the first question is almost always the same: when did your last period start, and what has it been like since? Anyone who has had to guess at that answer from memory knows how hard it is to give…
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Perimenopause: Common Changes, Symptom Tracking and When to Seek Care
By ReproductiveHealthCtr.com Health Education Team What Is Perimenopause? Perimenopause is the transitional stage before menopause when hormone levels shift and menstrual cycles become irregular, typically starting in the mid-40s and lasting several years until periods stop for good. It is a normal, natural process, not a medical condition. During this stage, your ovaries gradually produce…
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Cycle Length Changes: What to Track Before a Reproductive-Health Visit
By ReproductiveHealthCtr.com Health Education Team What Should You Track When Your Cycle Length Changes? Cycle length changes mean the number of days between periods is shifting, and tracking bleeding dates, flow, symptoms, and medicine changes for two to three cycles gives your clinician the information needed to evaluate what’s going on and plan next steps…
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The Menstrual Cycle Explained: Bleeding, Follicular Phase, Ovulation and Luteal Phase
By ReproductiveHealthCtr.com Health Education Team The information in this article is based on peer-reviewed research, published clinical studies, and guidance from recognized health organizations including the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the FDA. Individual results and experiences may vary. The menstrual cycle has four connected parts: the bleeding (menstrual) phase, the follicular phase, ovulation,…
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Menstrual Products Compared: Pads, Tampons, Cups, Discs and Period Underwear
By ReproductiveHealthCtr.com Health Education Team Pads and period underwear absorb flow outside the body. Tampons, cups and discs collect or absorb flow inside the vagina. All of these are regulated by the FDA as medical devices, but they are reviewed differently, made from different materials, and carry different safety considerations. There is no single product…