A study carried out at the University of Birmingham has found that contraceptive pills may offer more than just their primary role as birth control. It was found that for people with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the pill reduced their chance of diabetes by a … [Read more...] about Benefits of the contraceptive pill include diabetes prevention
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These sanitary pads change color when they detect an infection
Checking up on our reproductive health should be something that we do regularly and for most of us, it's as easy as booking an appointment at the doctor's office. Unfortunately, for many people who live in less privileged parts of the world and can’t access quality healthcare, … [Read more...] about These sanitary pads change color when they detect an infection
Victoria will offer free menstrual products in all public schools
In a big win for women’s health, the Victorian state government in Australia has announced that it will offer free menstrual products in all public schools. The initiative is a first for Australia and will make tampons and pads available across all 1,500 government … [Read more...] about Victoria will offer free menstrual products in all public schools
Spanish researchers use THC to treat endometriosis and reduce cyst growth
Medical marijuana’s increasing popularity and legality are opening up opportunities for research into its uses. Recently, a team in Spain has been successful in using THC to treat endometriosis pain — the inflammation of the tissue that has grown outside of the uterus on a … [Read more...] about Spanish researchers use THC to treat endometriosis and reduce cyst growth
Georgia becomes first state to offer free tampons to low-income women
In the United States, access to tampons and pads for low-income women is a real problem: food stamps don’t cover feminine hygiene products, so some women resort to selling their food stamps in order to pay for “luxuries” like tampons, which can be very expensive. This is … [Read more...] about Georgia becomes first state to offer free tampons to low-income women