Menstrual cycle

Five-year-old girl who got her period at age four to soon go through menopause

Emily will soon start exhibiting signs of menopause because of the abnormal onset of her menstrual cycle.

Oct 11, 2017, 12:00 PM IST

Know your body: Seven menstrual symptoms that are not normal

The following symptoms will make it easier for you to break it down and help you understand what's normal and what isn't.

Sep 27, 2017, 12:47 PM IST

This is why some women are more vulnerable to depression

Researchers have said that a lesser menstrual cycle over the lifespan as well as earlier menopause could be the reason why women are more vulnerable to the risk of depression.

Jul 19, 2017, 23:24 PM IST

Women, take note! Menstrual cycle doesn't take a toll on mental health

The findings revealed that the levels of oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone in your system have no impact on your working memory, cognitive bias or ability to pay attention to two things at once.

Jul 05, 2017, 11:01 AM IST

Menstruation doesn't disturb brain functioning: Study

Wondering if this anecdotal evidence could be scientifically proven, the team set out to shed some light on this controversial topic.

Jul 04, 2017, 17:16 PM IST

Menstruation is nothing to be ashamed of, says Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia

Sisodia, who also holds the education portfolio, was speaking at National Menstrual Hygiene Conclave organised by NGO Sachhi Saheli.

May 23, 2017, 20:57 PM IST

Do you let smartphone apps track your period? They may be giving you inaccurate information!

Many apps do not allow users to correct them when the predictions are wrong or to input data or explanations about why a particularly stressful month or change in birth control might have thrown off their cycles, researchers said.

May 07, 2017, 19:51 PM IST

Yoga can significantly mitigate symptoms of menstrual disorders

For the study, the researchers carried out a systematic review of the published literature on yoga practice and common menstrual disorders.

Apr 28, 2017, 20:47 PM IST

Menstrual cycle doesn't impact training, performance

 A recent study, published in the Journal of Physiology, has found that doing fixed intensity exercise during menstrual cycle does not affect a woman`s autonomic heat responses (skin blood flow and sweating).

Nov 30, 2016, 13:11 PM IST

This smartphone app can help you avoid unplanned pregnancy!

Dot is one of the few fertility tracking apps -- there are estimated to be about 100 such apps -- that is based on empirical evidence.

Jun 27, 2016, 22:46 PM IST

Mothers' obesity, gestational diabetes ups early puberty risk in daughters

Daughters born to overweight mothers who also developed gestational diabetes are significantly more likely to experience an earlier onset of one sign of puberty, a new study has found.

Jun 07, 2016, 16:13 PM IST

Shashi Tharoor against ban on women’s entry at Sabarimala temple

Union Minister Mahesh Sharma has favoured the entry of women in Sabarimala temple.

Feb 10, 2016, 14:51 PM IST