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The Weight-Period Connection: How Your Weight Affects Your Menstrual Cycle

The Weight-Period Connection: How Your Weight Affects Your Menstrual Cycle

LisaMarie Lawrence /

Updated more than a week ago

Your menstrual cycle (aka Period) is a complex process that is regulated by a varie...
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Getting Your First Period: A Guide to all the Looks and Feels

Getting Your First Period: A Guide to all the Looks and Feels

Janelle King MPH, BSN, RN /

Updated more than a week ago

Periods. You’ve heard the whispers and the rumors from friends, seen depictions in movies and tv, and maybe even had "the talk" with your mom or dad. But until your first period arrives, you probably still have a lot of questions and may be feeling a little anxious.
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