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How to naturally ease period cramps

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  Roughly 80% of menstruating women experience period cramps. Period cramps can affect a woman’s day-to-day life due to the pain and discomfort women experience from them. For the uterus to shed the unfertilized egg that is released each month during ovulation the uterus must contract to result in cramping. Period cramps don’t have to affect a woman’s day-to-day life though. There are natural ways to combat the discomforts and pain associated with period cramps. Natural ways to combat period cramps: ·  Hydration: Hydration is key. During your period your body can lose a lot of water resulting in dehydration. It is important to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water to feel your best and reduce bloating which can cause your cramps to become stronger. ·  Heat therapy: The heat helps in relaxing muscles. During your period applying heat to the abdomen can help reduce the pain and discomfort brought by cramps. Heating pads, warm baths, or heating patches can help relax your ...

Amenorrhea

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  Amenorrhea is when a female temporarily or permanently doesn’t get her period. Amenorrhea can be a late period that happens once or can be when a female doesn’t get her period long-term which can be a sign that she may have an underlying medical issue.   It is normal for women to experience amenorrhea due to pregnancy or menopause. Other common causes of Amenorrhea can be: ·        Hormone disruption ·        Stress ·        Weight loss ·        Reproductive disorders   The main symptom of Amenorrhea is the absence of a period but depending on the reason for your period being absent you may experience other symptoms such as: ·       Acne ·       Pelvic pain ·       Headache ·       Hair loss ·       Chan...

Ava’s Intimate Foaming Wash

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  Natural feminine body wash that doesn’t irritate your skin and has great benefits that can be hard to find. Often feminine body washes can throw off a woman’s natural pH levels which can result in infections such as yeast infections or urinary tract infections. Ava: Feminine Health and Hygiene , introduced by  Stetho Health Systems , is a brand that produces an intimate foaming wash that was created to help menstruating women around feel confident in their bodies. Ava’s intimate foaming wash was designed to calm, comfort, soothe and restore a woman’s intimate skin. Their foaming wash is naturally infused with hemp seed oil and made with pure natural ingredients making it safe for everyday use. Ava’s intimate foaming wash has several benefits that allow women using its products to show up every day feeling confident and empowered. Benefits of Ava’s Intimate Foaming Wash: · Nourishes and protects intimate skin from free radical damage · Leaves skin feeling fresh and relaxed · ...

Changing your Sanitary Pad

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  It is suggested that when using a sanitary pad, you should change your sanitary pad every 4 to 6 hours. This time frame is suggested whether you are bleeding heavily or barely any at all. Changing your pad every 4 to 6 hours is important to prevent unwanted leakage, bacteria overgrowth, skin irritation, and odor.   The vaginal area sweats and grows bacteria just like any other place on your body. During your period bacteria can overgrow quickly and using a sanitary pad cause bacteria to be trapped. Changing your pad frequently can help prevent bacteria from overgrowing reducing infections, odor, and skin irritation in your intimate area. Though it suggested changing your sanitary pad every 4 to 6 hours some women may need to change their sanitary pad more often.   Reasons you may need to change your sanitary pad more often than usual:   · Heavy Flow: Some women have heavier flows that may make them change their sanitary pads more often through...

How PMS Symptoms affect me

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  According to the  Mayo Clinic  is estimated that 3 of every 4 menstruating women experience some form of premenstrual syndrome. Premenstrual Syndrome, also known as PMS, is a symptom that menstruating women experience days, even weeks before they start their periods. PMS Symptoms: · Headache · Abdominal cramps · Mood swings · Fatigue · Sore breasts Every menstruating woman that experiences PMS symptoms has different symptoms and the pain or discomfort associated with these symptoms can vary in each woman. For me, my PMS symptoms vary and some months they are worse than others. I always know that I am going to start my period because a week before my period I will start getting tender breasts. This last symptom lasts up until the last day of the period and sometimes even a few days after my period. Other symptoms that I experience are mood swings and abdominal cramping. My mood swings can be extremely bad. One second, I can be the happiest person alive, and then the next...

What is Vaginal pH?

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  pH stands for the potential hydrogen and measures how acidic or alkaline something is. The number of hydrogen atoms determines the pH scale of 14 to 0. The less acid the higher the pH level and the more acid, the lower the pH level. The vaginal pH value is the level of pH associated with the vagina. Normal vaginal pH ranges between 3.8 and 5.0 and is moderately acidic. Your pH level being balanced is key to regulating bacteria. The acidity in your pH level fights off harmful bacteria so when your pH level is balanced it can regulate good and bad bacteria.   Good bacteria such as Lactobacillus acidophilus are the primary stabilizers of the vaginal ecosystem. Lactobacilli is a microorganism that can produce lactic acid by fermenting glycogen that deprived of the decay of eutrophic vagina mucosa, which then releases hydrogen ions. Producing an acidic pH and bacteriocins designed to kill other bacteria in the vagina, Lactobacilli protects women from sexually transmitted pathogen...

Reduce Period Bloating

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During menstruation someone my experience period bloating. Period bloating is when a woman’s abdomen often feels swollen or extended. Often, she can experience this symptom before or during her period. Before a woman starts her period, her progesterone levels fall to allow the uterus to shed its lining. This shedding results in menstrual bleeding. In a study done by National Library of Medicine they found that the changes in progesterone and estrogen levels causes a woman’s body to retain more water and salt. This retention can cause the body’s cells to become swollen which results in bloating. Ways to Reduce Period Bloating: ·  Avoid eating a lot of sodium:  Stay away from processed food or food high in sodium. During menstruation your body retains sodium which can result in bloating. Eat foods that are healthy for you such as fruits, vegetables, and lean protein. ·  Workout:  Participating in light workouts such as yoga can help you sweat the excess water and sodiu...

Poor Sanitation Methods :-

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  Roughly 829,000 people worldwide die each year from diarrhoea and of those 829,000 people, 525,000 of them are children. Diarrhoea can be the result of unsafe drinking water, poor sanitation, and hand hygiene. Diarrhoea is defined as “the passage of three or more loose or liquid stools per day” and is typically a symptom of an internal tract infection. Without proper access to clean water, people are less likely to wash their hands leading to contamination and the likelihood of diarrhoea and other diseases. Contaminated drinking water or food, or from one person to another because of poor hygiene can be the cause of infection in the intestinal tract. WHO  states that nearly 780 million people lack access to safe drinking water globally. Our water sources become contaminated by waste, sewage, and chemicals making it unsafe and unsanitary for people to not only drink but also to perform basic sanitation methods such as washing our hands. When people don’t wash their hands, the...