Femspace

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

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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Sex during menstruation: benefits and risks

Just because you're on your period doesn't mean you have to give up all intimate moments with your partner for a week. On the contrary, sex during your period can bring a number of benefits to your body and health. It's up to you and your partner how you approach it. Let's take a look. to answer some important questions you may have about intimacy during menstruation.

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What is vaginal discharge and how does it change during the cycle?

Vaginal discharge can sometimes surprise a woman, whether it's its presence, amount, or texture and color. However, its presence is as natural as saliva. Regularly recording your discharge can give you useful information about your body, menstrual cycle, or fertile period. Find out what vaginal discharge actually is in this article.

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7 Surprising Ways Your Body Changes During Your Cycle

During the menstrual cycle, the female body undergoes many internal and external changes, many of which are primarily due to fluctuating reproductive hormones that prepare the body for the possibility of fertilization and subsequent pregnancy. In this article, we'll look at the changes you may notice in yourself during the month, but which you may not have noticed before, or perhaps you may not have associated with reproductive hormones at all! Physical appearance Do you sometimes feel like you look completely different than you did a few days ago, and you blame it on your expected period? You're not far from the truth, the phase of your cycle and specifically the hormones that control your period do indeed change your...

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Endometriosis: frequently asked questions and answers

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? ...

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