Tender and painful breasts before menstruation affect up to 70% of women and are one of the main symptoms of premenstrual syndrome . ( 1 ) Like other menstrual symptoms, they can be triggered by reproductive hormones, which fluctuate throughout the cycle and prepare a woman’s body for a possible pregnancy. However, breast changes can also be a sign of early pregnancy, or they may have no connection to the menstrual cycle or reproductive hormones.

As the colder months of the year approach, you may notice a few changes to your menstrual cycle, from more pronounced PMS symptoms to heavier menstrual flow to more painful periods. How do these changes relate to the change in season?

A significant number of women around the world experience premenstrual symptoms, such as mood swings, breast tenderness, sleep problems, bloating, and lower abdominal cramps. However, there are times when the familiar luteal phase symptoms occur but your period doesn't arrive. Read about the possible causes. How the menstrual cycle works Let's first briefly review how the menstrual cycle actually works. The menstrual cycle begins on the first day of your period and ends on the last day before your next period. A healthy cycle, in which ovulation occurs regularly and hormones are at the right levels at each stage, usually ranges from 21 to 35 days. However, the length of your cycle can vary from month to month. So… why...

Can you also predict the arrival of your period with certainty a few days in advance? In this article, we bring you the most common premenstrual symptoms that may indicate that your period is probably just around the corner.

Do you still remember your first period? Maybe you are one of those women for whom it was not exactly the most pleasant experience in life. So many questions that you will only get answers to over the years and experience. Therefore, together with our Instagram followers, we have put together 10 things we wish we knew before our first period came.

No, it's not just painful menstruation, and yes, it can occur at any age. Endometriosis is statistically estimated to affect 1 in 10 women , yet there is still confusion, lack of information, and many myths surrounding the condition. Let's answer some of the main questions you may have about endometriosis: To recap… what is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (called the endometrium ) grows outside the uterine cavity . The misplaced tissue, like the lining in our uterus, responds to regular hormonal fluctuations. It grows and thickens during the menstrual cycle, which triggers an inflammatory response and leads to unpleasant symptoms. IN At what age can endometriosis appear? ...