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Reliable, easy-to-read guides for every stage of your cycle.

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Wiped out during your period? Iron deficiency is often the reason
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Wiped out during your period? Iron deficiency is often the reason

Feeling wiped out during your period is often iron deficiency, not just fatigue. 30–50% of women in India are anaemic. Here's what to test, and what to do.

7 min read · 7 Sep 2026
Heavy periods: how to tell, why it happens, and what actually helps
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Heavy periods: how to tell, why it happens, and what actually helps

About 1 in 5 women have heavy periods (menorrhagia). Iron loss is the biggest concern. Effective treatments (tranexamic acid, Mirena) exist — you don't have to just cope.

7 min read · 7 Sep 2026
Severe period pain that stops your day: it isn't "just how you are"
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Severe period pain that stops your day: it isn't "just how you are"

Cramps that stop your day aren't "just how you are". Endometriosis, adenomyosis, and fibroids all cause severe period pain — and take years to diagnose. Here's what to know.

8 min read · 7 Sep 2026
Periods that last longer than 7 days: what's going on
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Periods that last longer than 7 days: what's going on

Periods longer than 7 days (menorrhagia) can lead to iron deficiency and often have a treatable cause — fibroids, polyps, hormone imbalance. Here's what to know.

7 min read · 7 Sep 2026
Missed period, negative test: 8 possible reasons
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Missed period, negative test: 8 possible reasons

A missed period with a negative test is common — stress, weight changes, PCOS, and thyroid problems are the usual culprits. Here's when to just wait, and when to see a doctor.

6 min read · 7 Sep 2026
Cycles longer than 35 days: PCOS, thyroid, and anovulation
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Cycles longer than 35 days: PCOS, thyroid, and anovulation

Cycles over 35 days often mean anovulation — no egg released that month. PCOS is the most common cause; treatable with lifestyle + medical help.

7 min read · 7 Sep 2026
Cycles shorter than 21 days: what "polymenorrhea" means
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Cycles shorter than 21 days: what "polymenorrhea" means

Cycles shorter than 21 days are called polymenorrhea. Common causes include a short luteal phase, perimenopause, and thyroid issues — all treatable.

5 min read · 7 Sep 2026
Irregular periods: 8 common causes and what to do
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Irregular periods: 8 common causes and what to do

A little cycle variation is normal — but persistent irregularity has causes worth investigating. Here are the 8 most common, and when to see a doctor.

6 min read · 7 Sep 2026
When to see a gynaecologist: 10 signs you shouldn't ignore
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When to see a gynaecologist: 10 signs you shouldn't ignore

Not sure if it's worth booking an appointment? Here are ten signs it's time to see a gynaecologist — from heavy periods to pain during sex to changes after 40.

8 min read · 6 Sep 2026
The four phases of your menstrual cycle, explained simply
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The four phases of your menstrual cycle, explained simply

Your cycle is more than the days you bleed. Here's a simple, plain-language guide to the four phases — and what to eat, do, and expect in each.

9 min read · 6 Sep 2026
PMS vs PMDD: the difference and how to manage both
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PMS vs PMDD: the difference and how to manage both

PMS affects most women; PMDD (about 2–5%) is severe and interferes with daily life — and often under-diagnosed in India. Here's how to tell them apart, and what actually works for each.

8 min read · 6 Sep 2026
PCOS basics: symptoms, diagnosis, and lifestyle steps that help
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PCOS basics: symptoms, diagnosis, and lifestyle steps that help

PCOS is a common hormonal condition — up to 1 in 5 women in India. Here's how to spot the signs, how doctors diagnose it (Rotterdam criteria), and the lifestyle and treatment steps that make a real difference.

9 min read · 6 Sep 2026
Period cramps: why they happen and what actually helps
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Period cramps: why they happen and what actually helps

Period cramps happen because your uterus releases prostaglandins to shed its lining. Most are normal, but pain that stops your day is not. Here's what actually helps and when to see a doctor.

7 min read · 6 Sep 2026
Yoga for your cycle: what actually helps (and what's just hype)
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Yoga for your cycle: what actually helps (and what's just hype)

Yoga won't "detox" your hormones — but there's real evidence it eases cramps, PMS, and stress. Here's what actually works, which poses to try, and what to skip.

6 min read · 28 Mar 2026
5 sleep habits that make PMS and period mood swings easier
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5 sleep habits that make PMS and period mood swings easier

Poor sleep worsens PMS mood, pain, and fatigue. Here are five practical, evidence-based sleep habits that work in real Indian homes — plus what's just hype.

6 min read · 28 Mar 2026
Natural period cramp relief: what works without painkillers
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Natural period cramp relief: what works without painkillers

Non-drug ways to ease period cramps — what actually works (heat, ginger, TENS) and what's just marketing (detox teas, essential oils).

6 min read · 28 Mar 2026
Intermittent fasting and your cycle: what women should know
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Intermittent fasting and your cycle: what women should know

Intermittent fasting can be safe for many women — but done wrong, it can stop your periods. Here's what the evidence really says, red flags to watch for, and how to start sensibly.

7 min read · 28 Mar 2026