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For most women, this process begins in adolescence and ends with menopause in the late stages of middle age. The menstrual cycle can disrupt many women’s daily lives and cause discomfort when performing daily tasks. While muscle cramps, soreness, general tiredness, and acne are common during the menstrual cycle, they …

Every woman dreads that time of the month. Yes, the time when you have your period and your body develops a mind of its own. Not everyone has terrible mood swings and period pain but for some women, this is not the case. How then can you stay happy and …

Here’s how not to get overweight from festive eating. 1. Eat healthily Stock up on carrots, cabbage, lettuce and fruits like oranges, pineapple and bananas. The great thing about vegetables and fruits is that they are quite filling. You can also make salads and smoothies with them. 2. If you …

How to cope with depression and loneliness during the festive season. Volunteer for charitable events Many charities organise a lot of events around this time, they reach out to the homeless, orphans and the less privileged by volunteering for such events, you can take your mind off your circumstances by …

Sometimes they exhaust you to the point where you don’t feel like working through the day. Here are some of the common reasons why people feel tired during their periods: Period fatigue is usually due to a decrease in the hormone oestrogen. This may be a …

It is surely not a pleasant feeling. However, it’s normal to have diarrhoea before or during periods. The same hormonal changes that cause contraction of your uterus and its lining can also have an effect on your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. While usually, it is not a matter of grave concern, …

The media personality, who is a PCOS survivor, recently debuted the official trailer for “Where The Heck is My Period?”, a documentary chronicling the daily lives of Nigerian women living with Polycystic ovarian syndrome. Produced by Coker, the documentary also features interviews with gynecologists, religious leaders, public figures, and native …

There are several ways a person can tell when a period is due. Many people experience a range of physical and emotional symptoms, known as premenstrual syndrome (PMS), as their hormone levels drop. Here’s how to tell when a period is coming: It’s common for breasts to feel extra sensitive, …

Directed by ‘Amina’ director Izu Ojukwu, the period title which was short last year, boasts of a star-studded cast line-up including Richard Mofe Damijo, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Chiwetelu Agu, Seun Akindele, Efe Irele, Alibaba, Teni Apata and Broda Shaggi. Unveiling the trailer ahead of its yet to be confirmed, Ojukwu shared …

CNN  —  Local authorities in Scotland have come in for criticism after they appointed a man to the role of period dignity officer, responsible for coordinating the region’s response to a new law that makes menstrual products free to access in the country. A group of colleges and local councils …