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The cramps come before the bleed. Here’s the biology behind why.

The cramps come before the bleed. Here’s the bi...

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Pre-period cramps aren’t early, they’re actually right on time. The process that triggers your period starts days before any blood appears.  Here’s what’s actually happening: in the days before your...

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Cramps and Other Symptoms

The cramps come before the bleed. Here’s the bi...

Wave Admin

Pre-period cramps aren’t early, they’re actually right on time. The process that triggers your period starts days before any blood appears.  Here’s what’s actually happening: in the days before your...

Torey G
Inositol vs. Metformin for PCOS: What the Research Shows

Inositol vs. Metformin for PCOS: What the Resea...

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  Most people with PCOS have heard of metformin. Far fewer have heard of inositol, a compound that has been getting increasing attention in research surrounding menstrual cycles and women’s...

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Inositol vs. Metformin for PCOS: What the Resea...

Wave Admin

  Most people with PCOS have heard of metformin. Far fewer have heard of inositol, a compound that has been getting increasing attention in research surrounding menstrual cycles and women’s...

Torey
Why is My Period Pain so Hard to Manage?

Why is My Period Pain so Hard to Manage?

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What 305 women taught us about period pain. If you’ve ever sat on your bathroom floor at 2 AM wondering why your heating pad feels like using a bandaid against...

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Cramps and Other Symptoms

Why is My Period Pain so Hard to Manage?

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What 305 women taught us about period pain. If you’ve ever sat on your bathroom floor at 2 AM wondering why your heating pad feels like using a bandaid against...

Torey
What’s the Deal with Period Poop?

What’s the Deal with Period Poop?

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Is "Period Poop" Real? Let's Talk About It.  Around the start of a period, many women notice shifts in bowel movements. Things like: more frequent trips to the bathroom loose...

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Cramps and Other Symptoms

What’s the Deal with Period Poop?

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Is "Period Poop" Real? Let's Talk About It.  Around the start of a period, many women notice shifts in bowel movements. Things like: more frequent trips to the bathroom loose...

Torey G
Should I track my cycle?

Should I track my cycle?

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Why Tracking Your Menstrual Cycle Improves Your Health and Body Awareness When you start tracking your cycle, something shifts. Instead of being surprised by the monthly interruption, you have the...

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Periods

Should I track my cycle?

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Why Tracking Your Menstrual Cycle Improves Your Health and Body Awareness When you start tracking your cycle, something shifts. Instead of being surprised by the monthly interruption, you have the...

Does Magnesium Help with Period Cramps

Does Magnesium Help with Period Cramps

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Why Magnesium Helps with Cramps Yes. Magnesium can help support menstrual cramp relief because it promotes muscle relaxation. Usually magnesium isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind when...

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Supplements

Does Magnesium Help with Period Cramps

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Why Magnesium Helps with Cramps Yes. Magnesium can help support menstrual cramp relief because it promotes muscle relaxation. Usually magnesium isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind when...

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