Femspace

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

Menstrual symptoms come, but menstruation nowhere

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...

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10 things I wish I knew before my first period

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.

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7 herbs to relieve pain during menstruation

Up to 70-80% of women experience symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) (at least once in their lives). These include: abdominal, breast or headache pain, cramps, bloating , acne, anxiety, or a feeling of lack of energy. Each of the herbs and extracts below offers specific benefits that may help relieve unpleasant symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle.

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Menstrual *red flags*: 7 signals to watch out for

Menstruation is a regular private report for us women that everything is working as it should, or on the contrary, it can point out certain shortcomings or health problems. This is one of the many reasons why a woman should be interested in the state of her menstruation, regardless of whether she is currently planning a pregnancy or not. Let's introduce 7 warning signs that you should definitely not ignore during menstruation!

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