by Editor | Mar 10, 2016 | Endometriosis, Health Care, Menstrual problems
“This may sound strange, but because of endometriosis, I have a lot to be thankful for.” Guest Post by Sophie Zivku, MA, Communications and Education Manager, Diva International Inc. If you asked me ten years ago where I saw myself in my 30s, I never would...
by Editor | Mar 3, 2016 | Activism, Health Care, Menstrual problems
Breaking the Cycle of Misinformation About Endometriosis By Nancy Petersen, RN, and Heather Guidone Menstruation is a vital, normal process—yet remains linked to taboos, misconceptions and practices, particularly in relation to associated diseases like endometriosis....
by Laura Wershler | Mar 1, 2016 | Health Care, Menstrual problems
“Endometriosis affects an estimated 176 million women worldwide during their most reproductive and productive years.” World Endometriosis Research Foundation Around the world throughout the month of March women...
by Editor | Feb 26, 2016 | Health Care
Guest Post by Dr. Lara Briden, ND The thing I love about periods is the story they tell about health. I am constantly asking my patients about their periods—even if they’ve come to me for something else. For example, my patient Sharon came to me for help with elevated...
by Editor | Jan 28, 2016 | Girls, Health Care, Menstrual education
Peggy Stubbs and Evelina Sterling advocate for comprehensive menstrual education For nearly forty years, the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research (SMCR) has been promoting the perspective that the menstrual cycle is central to girls’ and women’s overall health. But...
by David Linton | Oct 15, 2015 | Activism, Health Care, Law/Legal, Toxic Shock Syndrome
Though getting anything through Congress these days is a daunting task, there is a piece of legislation that is of special interest to anyone concerned about women’s health. It’s a bill called The Robin Danielson Feminine Hygiene Product Safety Act (H.R....
