Understanding your menstrual cycle and associated pain
Foods that can relieve menstrual pain
Menstrual pain, also known as dysmenorrhea, can make the period particularly difficult. But did you know that diet can play a key role in managing this pain? Certain foods have anti-inflammatory and relaxing properties that can help...
How can you recognize the different phases of your menstrual cycle?
The menstrual cycle is much more than just a succession of periods each month. Understanding the different phases of the cycle enables women to anticipate the hormonal, physical and emotional changes that occur throughout the month. It can also...
Endometriosis: symptoms, diagnosis and pain management
Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disease affecting around 1 in 10 women of childbearing age. Yet it remains under-diagnosed and poorly understood. This condition, which causes incapacitating pain and disturbances to the menstrual cycle, can have a serious...
Why are periods painful? Causes explained
Why are periods painful? The causes Menstrual pain, also known as dysmenorrhea, affects a majority of women. For some, the pain is mild and temporary. For others, they become a real handicap in their daily lives. Understand why menstrual...