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1 in 3 Teens Have Trouble Obtaining Menstrual Tampons or Pads

One in every three girls may not have access to menstrual products, something researchers are dubbing "period poverty."

“Our study highlights the widespread nature of period poverty and the need for broad actions -- both locally and nationally -- to increase the affordability and accessibility of these products for youth,” said study lead author

  • Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
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  • September 30, 2024
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    • FDA to Investigate Safety of Toxic Metals in Tampons

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will launch an independent review into any possible effects of toxic metals found in tampons.

    The announcement follows the release of a study in July that found traces of lead and other metals in 30 tampons from 14 bra...

    Study Finds Arsenic, Lead in Tampon Products

    Researchers report they have discovered lead and arsenic in a wide variety of tampon products sold in the United States and Europe. 

    Testing revealed lead in all 30 tampons from 14 brands obtained from major online retailers and stores in the U.S., the U.K. and Greece, according to a study published July 3 in the journal

  • Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
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  • July 8, 2024
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    • U.S. Girls Are Beginning Periods Earlier

    U.S. girls are getting their periods at younger ages, a new study has found.

    Girls born between 2000 and 2005 started their periods at an average age of 11.9 years -- a half year earlier than the average age of 12.5 years for girls born between 1950 and 1969, researchers reported May 29 in the journal JAMA Network Open.

    The latest generation was also more likely to start me...

    One in 3 Women With Migraines Say Attacks Occur During Periods

    Among U.S. women with migraine, a third say the attacks tend to coincide with their periods, a new survey finds.

    Migraines that occur during menstruation are often frequent and severe, but only about one in five respondents said they used medications aimed at preventing the headaches.

    "If you have migraines related to your menstrual cycle, discuss this with your gynecologist or neu...

    Common Gynecologic Condition Tied to Cognitive Issues

    Women with a common ovarian disorder might be more likely to have memory and thinking problems in middle age, a new study suggests.

    Females diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) scored lower on cognitive tests than women without the condition, according to a report published Jan. 31 in the journal Neurology.

    The condition specifically appeared to affect memory, at...

    Starting Periods Early Linked to Higher Odds for Diabetes, Stroke

    Girls whose periods begin before the age of 13 are at higher risk of becoming adult women with diabetes, compared to girls who start menstruation later, new research shows.

    An earlier onset of periods also appears to hike a woman's odds for stroke before the age of 65, the same study found.

    Why the link? According to the research team at Tulane University in New Orleans, exposure to...

    Tear Gas Might Harm a Woman's Reproductive Health

    Researchers in Minnesota have uncovered a new link between tear gas exposures and negative effects on reproductive health.

    The study was prompted by anecdotal reports of irregular menstrual cycles among protestors who were exposed to tear gas during the nationwide protests that followed the May 2020 murder of George Floyd.

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  • Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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  • September 25, 2023
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    • PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Found in Some Period Products

    Some menstrual products -- pads, tampons, cups and underwear -- contain harmful "forever chemicals,"according to new research into the contents of these essential items.

    Researchers analyzed more than 100 period products looking for fluorinated compounds, an indicator of potentially harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. The products typically don't list ingredients on thei...

    Menstrual Discs Could Help Women With Heavy Periods, Study Finds

    For women with heavy periods, some newer menstrual products may offer more security than old-fashioned pads and tampons.

    That's among the findings of a new study that tested the absorbency levels of a range of period products -- from traditional pads and tampons, to newer options such as period underwear and reusable menstrual discs and cups.

    It turned out that discs had the highest...

    Forty Percent of U.S. Girls, Young Women Are Iron Deficient

    Nearly 4 out of 10 girls and young women aren't getting enough iron and they may have their periods to blame, a new U.S. study shows.

    Menstrual bleeding, especially when heavy, is a major risk factor for iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia, the researchers explained.

    There are health consequences associated with being low in iron, noted study author

  • Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
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  • June 28, 2023
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    • PMS: What It Is, Symptoms & How to Get Relief

    Are you tired of feeling moody, bloated and achy every month right before you get your period?

    You're not alone. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common condition that affects many women. Here, experts explore what PMS is, its symptoms and, most importantly, how to find relief from those pesky monthly symptoms. Keep reading to understand your body better, learn how to manage PMS, understa...

    Florida Bill Would Ban Elementary School Kids From Learning About Menstruation

    A proposed bill in Florida would prevent children from learning about menstruation in elementary school, even though some girls get their first periods in those years.

    The bill would also ban other sex education topics through the fifth grade.

    Sponsored by Republican Florida state Rep. Stan McClain, the bill advanced out of the House Education Quality Subcommittee last week, CBS...

    Unraveling the Link Between Menstrual Cycles and Migraine

    Many women experience blinding migraine headaches around their monthly period, and now researchers have a clue about why.

    Levels of the female hormone estrogen fluctuate during menstruation, which may lead to increases in calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP). This protein widens blood vessels in the brain, which is part of the cascade of events that cause migraines.

    "Women with mi...

    A Teen Girl's Diet Could Impact Her Odds for Menstrual Pain

    While working on a senior research project as part of her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University, Serah Sannoh decided to analyze peer-reviewed studies on diet and menstrual period pain, partly because of her own struggles with the issue.

    What did she find? Sannoh reported in her new study that her research showed foods high in

  • Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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  • October 12, 2022
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    • More Evidence COVID Vaccination Can Cause Temporary Change in Menstrual Cycle

    Women may experience a small, but temporary, delay in their menstrual cycle after receiving a COVID shot, a new study finds.

    The delay was, on average, less than one day and, for most women, it resolved after the first cycle post-vaccination, according to this research funded by the U.S....

    Researchers May Have Noninvasive Way to Diagnose Endometriosis

    Women can suffer for years with the debilitating pain and medical complications of endometriosis without a diagnosis.

    Now, researchers believe they may be able to diagnose the condition using just menstrual blood, which has distinct characteristics in patients who have endometriosis...

    Almost Two-Thirds of Women Have Troublesome Premenstrual Symptoms

    A majority of women experience premenstrual mood swings and anxiety, making it a "key public health issue globally,"a new study finds.

    Researchers found that 64% of women experience these symptoms, which disrupt their daily lives.

    "Our study demonstrates that premenstru...

    Shorter Menstrual Cycles May Affect Timing of Menopause

    The length of your monthly menstrual cycle may provide clues about the severity of symptoms you'll experience during menopause and when it will start, new research suggests.

    In this study of more than 600 women, researchers found that women with short menstrual cycles (less than 25 days) during their reproductive years were likely to experience more menopause symptoms. They were also more...

    Scotland Becomes 1st Country to Provide Free Period Products

    On Monday Scotland became the world's first country to help its residents with what activists supporting the move call "period poverty."

    The country now offers free period products for anyone who needs them, a decision first made in November 2020 by unanimous approval in Scottish Parliament, according to CBS News.

    Making these products available is "fundamental to equality ...

    Changes in Menstrual Cycle Can Come After COVID Shot

    Many have experienced side effects after getting a COVID vaccine -- tiredness, fever, headache and soreness are the most common. But a new study confirms that people who have periods may experience lesser known issues -- heavier periods or breakthrough bleeding.

    Researchers found certain people were more likely to experience one or the other after getting a shot: Those who identified as n...

    Tampons Are in Short Supply Across United States

    Women aren't imagining it as they view near-empty store shelves: Global supply chain issues have prompted a shortage of tampons.

    Reports on social media of shortages were confirmed this week by the on-demand grocery delivery service, Instacart, as searches for tampons rose 13...

    Long or Irregular Periods May Put a Woman's Liver at Risk

    Women with long or irregular periods are at increased risk for a serious condition called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, according to a new study.

    Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a chronic disease in which excess fat builds up in the liver. It affects about 24% of U.S. adults, according to the March 3 report in the

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    • Any Change to Menstrual Cycle After COVID Vaccine Is Minor, Temporary: Studies

    They've gotten some media headlines recently, but potential menstrual changes associated with getting a COVID vaccine are typically minor and temporary, two new international studies confirm.

    That's great news for women, said an expert in fertility and reproductive health.

    "The studies coming from the UK, US and Norway provide us with significance reassurance that the COVID vaccine ...

    COVID Vaccine May Temporarily Add 1 Day to Menstrual Cycle: Study

    Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 may slightly and temporarily extend the time between a woman's menstrual periods, a new study reports.

    On average, researchers found that the extra time amounts to slightly less than one day. It's something many women...

    PTSD Symptoms May Vary Throughout Menstrual Cycle: Study

    Women's symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may vary with their menstrual cycle, which could have implications for diagnosis and treatment, researchers say.

    Their study included 40 women between 18 and 33 years of age who had PTSD after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, such as sexual violence or a serious injury.

    "For women who are naturally cycling, it ma...

    Lengthening Menstrual Cycles Near Menopause Could Predict Heart Health

    The length of a woman's menstrual cycle as she nears menopause could reflect her future risk of heart disease, researchers report.

    Some women's menstrual cycles become longer as they approach menopause, while others' cycles remain stable. This new study found that the women whose cycle increased in length two years before menopause had better measures of vascular health than those who had...

    California Expands Access to Free Menstrual Products in Schools

    Free menstrual pads and tampons must be provided in restrooms at all California public schools and colleges starting in the 2022-2023 academic year.

    The bill, signed on Oct. 8 by Gov. Gavin Newsom, adds to a 2017 law requiring low-income schools in disadvantaged areas to provide students with free menstrual products, the Associated Press reported.

    The new law expands that t...

    Pandemic Stress Altered Many Women's Menstrual Cycles

    From the fear of getting sick to lockdown isolation, the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically increased stress levels, and for many women, the uptick led to changes in their monthly periods.

    More than half of respondents to an online survey reported changes in their menstrual cycles during the pandemic, including...

    Depression During Menopause: How to Spot It and Treat It

    Emotional changes in the run-up to menopause can sometimes lead to depression.

    It can be important to see a doctor to help determine whether you're just feeling stressed or "blue" -- or whether you might have clinical or major depression, a condition associated with a chemical imbalance in the brain.

    Changing hormones during perimenopause -- the time when a woman's body is preparing...