Tag: menstrual health
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Warning: Painkillers on Your Period – What You Need to Know
Why the warning matters Managing menstrual pain is a common concern for many people. Painkillers like ibuprofen, naproxen, or acetaminophen can provide relief, but taking them during your period is not without potential risks. A growing number of health professionals emphasize that menstrual pain is a real, legitimate symptom that deserves careful, informed management. The…
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Warning issued: what to know about taking painkillers while on your period
Understanding the warning about painkillers and periods Many people experience menstrual cramps and other symptoms that prompt turning to over-the-counter painkillers. While medications like ibuprofen, naproxen, or acetaminophen can offer relief, there are nuanced risks when these drugs are used during a menstrual cycle. Health authorities and clinicians emphasize careful use, especially for those with…
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Periods in Space: A Practical Guide to Menstrual Health on Long-Duration Missions
Introduction: The Challenge of Menstruation Beyond Earth Periods in space present a unique challenge for long-duration missions. From Sally Ride’s era-tilting question about the right number of tampons to modern research on menstrual management, space health teams have continually adapted to ensure comfort, safety, and mission success. This article examines how menstruation is managed in…
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Menorexia: Early Signs and Health Risks of Menstrual Suppression
What is Menorexia and Why It Matters Doctors are warning about a health concern called menorexia, a descriptive term used when extreme dieting or disordered eating leads to the cessation of menstrual periods. While not a formal diagnosis in manuals like the DSM-5, menorexia signals a serious risk to hormonal balance, bone health, metabolism, and…
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Menorexia Alert: What It Is, Early Signs, and Why It Matters for Women’s Health
What is Menorexia and Why It Matters Doctors are sounding the alarm about menorexia, a term used to describe the loss of menstrual periods caused by extreme dieting or disordered eating. While not yet a formal medical diagnosis, menorexia reflects a serious health hazard: when the body is starved or under relentless dieting, reproductive hormones…
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Menorexia: Understanding the Silent Barrier to Menstrual Health and its Early Signs
What is Menorexia? Menorexia is a descriptive term used by healthcare professionals to describe a condition in which intense dieting or disordered eating leads to the suppression or cessation of menstrual periods. While not an official medical diagnosis in diagnostic manuals like DSM-5, it signals a serious health hazard rooted in undernutrition and hormonal disruption.…