From endometriosis and cervical cancer, to diabetes, vitamin D deficiency and pollution exposure, scientists are finding period blood offers a window into women's wellbeing.
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Period blood colors and what they mean
Bright red period blood is common at the start of your period and indicates blood has passed through your vagina quickly.
It started with the hiccups: in the eighth grade, for a month straight, Cate Gogolak found herself hiccuping with alarming frequency. Next came acid reflux, bowel issues, and frequent urination.
Stem cells in menstrual blood could transform the future of medicine, according to a doctoral research scientist called Alice van der Schoot who is sharing her studies on TikTok. Known as @ditto.daily ...
Sweat, changes in vaginal bacteria, and perimenopause may change the odor of your menstrual blood. A new, unpleasant smell could also point to an infection or, in some rare cases, cervical cancer. If ...
In the ever-evolving world of beauty trends, few have sparked as much debate—and discomfort—as "menstrual masking." This is the practice of applying menstrual blood to the skin, usually the face, as a ...
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