Femspace

A blog about all aspects of the female cycle. The latest scientific findings, inspiration and interviews with experts across disciplines.

5 tipů, jak předejít úniku krve a jak situaci co nejlépe zvládnout

Jedním z největších strašáků během menstruace je nečekaný únik krve. Ráno se probudit a najít prostěradlo s červenou skvrnou není nic příjemného. A co teprve ten pocit podezřelého vlhka mezi nohama během hodiny ve škole, na poradě v práci nebo při nákupu uprostřed náměstí. Aby ses těmto nepříjemnostem vyhnula, máme pro tebe 5 tipů, jak úniku krve předejít a jak situaci co nejlépe zvládnout, pokud už k nehodě dojde.

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Breast pain and tenderness: menstruation or pregnancy?

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.

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Menstrual symptoms you may not know about

Painful menstrual cramps, breast tenderness or mood swings in the premenstrual period Most of us probably know it. But menstruation looks different for everyone, and what is almost normal and typical for your days, your friend may have never experienced or heard of. Let's introduce 5 lesser-known menstrual symptoms that are not often talked about, but many women experience on a regular monthly basis.

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Do we need more sleep before menstruation?

Do you also have trouble falling asleep before your period, constantly waking up at night, and then lacking energy for life during the day? The relationship between the menstrual cycle and sleep patterns certainly deserves much more attention. Read the article and find out how the menstrual cycle and its hormonal changes can affect your sleep, both positively and negatively.

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