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Menstrual blood has long been thought of as nothing more than a waste product by everyone… until now.
Is it a gender health or gender data gap?
You may have heard the term “gender health gap,” or maybe you’ve heard the more analytical “gender data gap.” Are both these terms referring to the same concept? Read this article to find out, where we discuss the relationship between the gender health and gender data gap.
The Ultimate Guide to Menstrual Cups
In this blog post we explore the benefits of using a menstrual cup as a sustainable and healthy alternative to traditional period products. It highlights the environmental friendliness, cost-efficiency, convenience, and health benefits of menstrual cups. We will also shed light on the different folding techniques for easier insertion and offer guidance on how to properly clean and maintain the cup. Overall, the menstrual cup is presented as an effective, safe, and affordable option for menstruating individuals.
Exploring Hormone-Free Contraception: Empowering Women with Non-Hormonal Birth Control Options
In this blog post, we explore contraceptive methods with a particular focus on hormone-free contraceptives. Effective contraception is a vital tool for many women (referring to anyone with a womb herein) in order to accomplish their objectives and plan their future. Despite the widespread use of hormonal methods, some women are now looking for non-hormonal alternatives to avoid any potential side effects and pursue more natural options. For those who want to maintain control over their bodies without relying on hormones, non-hormonal contraception offers a valuable option. It's crucial to consider each choice and pick the one that most closely reflects your preferences and values.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD): when PMS becomes a challenge
In this blog post, Martin focusses on a more specific and intense form of premenstrual syndrome known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). He will explore PMDD in depth, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment options, to help you better understand this condition and seek medical help if necessary.
Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) - an overview
This is the first article of our blog series with our guest author Dr. med. univ. Martin Kiebler about premenstrual disorders. In this article, he is going to give an introduction to the topic and give you an overview about premenstrual syndrome, otherwise known as PMS.
Blood tests: What to test and what not to test.
Blood tests are one of the most common and important diagnostic tools used and are very beneficial in helping assess overall health and well-being. Measuring certain biomarkers within blood provides valuable information regarding overall health, and the functioning of different organs and can even be used for the diagnosis of specific health conditions. What biomarker you test, ultimately comes down to what you want to know. But it’s worth knowing that not all biomarkers are appropriate to test. This post aims to provide valuable information on testing and biomarkers, and help you be a bit smarter when it comes to knowing what biomarkers to test in the future.
What is a biomarker?
theblood tests menstrual blood and provides you with insights based on certain biomarkers.. but do you know what a biomarker even is? If not, this is the post for you, as we go through exactly what a biomarker is and why it is important so the next time you hear or see the word related to your health, you'll be all clued up!
Menstrual blood: The key to better diagnostics.
Menstrual blood has long been thought of as nothing more than a waste product by everyone… until now.
The Gender Health Gap is real.
In this post, we will open up a discussion about the gender health gap, which in turn, will help close the gender health gap. We discuss what the gender health gap is, and why it exists and more importantly, how it affects people’s lives today.