Overview
What is the menstrual cycle?
How is menstrual cycle health measured?
How does physical activity affect menstrual cycle health?
Have any supplements been studied for menstrual cycle health?
How can diet affect menstrual cycle health?
Which other factors affect the menstrual cycle?
Examine Database: Menstrual Health
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Frequently asked questions
What are the phases of the menstrual cycle?
What are the signs and symptoms of the menstrual cycle?
Can menstrual cycle measurements aid in achieving or preventing pregnancy?
Can the menstrual cycle affect exercise performance?
Are there specific diets that are better for menstrual cycle health?
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References
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- Vaginal Irritation - Mags E Beksinska, Jenni Smit, Ross Greener, Catherine S Todd, Mei-ling Ting Lee, Virginia Maphumulo, Vivian HoffmannAcceptability and performance of the menstrual cup in South Africa: a randomized crossover trial comparing the menstrual cup to tampons or sanitary padsJ Womens Health (Larchmt).(2015 Feb)
- Vaginal Irritation - Courtney Howard, Caren Lee Rose, Konia Trouton, Holly Stamm, Danielle Marentette, Nicole Kirkpatrick, Sanja Karalic, Renee Fernandez, Julie PagetFLOW (finding lasting options for women): multicentre randomized controlled trial comparing tampons with menstrual cupsCan Fam Physician.(2011 Jun)
- Vaginal Irritation - Anna Maria van Eijk, Garazi Zulaika, Madeline Lenchner, Linda Mason, Muthusamy Sivakami, Elizabeth Nyothach, Holger Unger, Kayla Laserson, Penelope A Phillips-HowardMenstrual cup use, leakage, acceptability, safety, and availability: a systematic review and meta-analysisLancet Public Health.(2019 Aug)
- Capacity (Menstrual Cup vs. Usual Product) - K Stewart, R Greer, M PowellWomen's experience of using the MooncupJ Obstet Gynaecol.(2010 Apr)
- Ease of Use (Menstrual Cup vs. Usual Products) - Anna Maria van Eijk, Kayla F Laserson, Elizabeth Nyothach, Kelvin Oruko, Jackton Omoto, Linda Mason, Kelly Alexander, Clifford Oduor, Aisha Mohammed, Alie Eleveld, Isaac Ngere, David Obor, John Vulule, Penelope A Phillips-HowardUse of menstrual cups among school girls: longitudinal observations nested in a randomised controlled feasibility study in rural western KenyaReprod Health.(2018 Aug 17)
- Ease of Use (Menstrual Cup vs. Usual Products) - Barbara B North, Michael J OldhamPreclinical, clinical, and over-the-counter postmarketing experience with a new vaginal cup: menstrual collectionJ Womens Health (Larchmt).(2011 Feb)
- Leakage (Menstrual Cup vs. Usual Product) - M Cheng, R Kung, M Hannah, D Wilansky, J ShimeMenses cup evaluation studyFertil Steril.(1995 Sep)
- Vaginal Infection Risk - Penelope A Phillips-Howard, Elizabeth Nyothach, Feiko O Ter Kuile, Jackton Omoto, Duolao Wang, Clement Zeh, Clayton Onyango, Linda Mason, Kelly T Alexander, Frank O Odhiambo, Alie Eleveld, Aisha Mohammed, Anna M van Eijk, Rhiannon Tudor Edwards, John Vulule, Brian Faragher, Kayla F LasersonMenstrual cups and sanitary pads to reduce school attrition, and sexually transmitted and reproductive tract infections: a cluster randomised controlled feasibility study in rural Western KenyaBMJ Open.(2016 Nov 23)
- IUD Expulsion Risk - Ellen R Wiebe, Konia J TroutonDoes using tampons or menstrual cups increase early IUD expulsion rates?Contraception.(2012 Aug)
- Hemoglobin - Fernández-Gaxiola AC, De-Regil LMIntermittent iron supplementation for reducing anaemia and its associated impairments in adolescent and adult menstruating womenCochrane Database Syst Rev.(2019 Jan 31)
- Estrogen - Fukui H, Toyoshima K, Komaki RPsychological and neuroendocrinological effects of odor of saffron (Crocus sativus)Phytomedicine.(2011 Jun 15)