IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / How safe are menstrual cups? 02 / What are the benefits of a menstrual cup? 03 / Are menstrual cups safe with an IUD? 04 / What about menstrual cups and TSS? 05 / Menstrual cups and suction 06 / Are menstrual cups safe? Key takeaways Fun fact: menstrual cups …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / What’s wrong with tampons or pads? 02 / What are the benefits of a Flex menstrual disc? 03 / What does using Flex Disc feel like? 04 / Is Flex Disc FDA-approved? Flex® is safe – and a great alternative to traditional period products I’m Dr. Jane van Dis, a board-certified …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Do we know what causes PCOS? 02 / PCOS diagnosis and management 03 / Insulin resistance and the gut 04 / Inflammation and PCOS 05 / New lifestyle recommendations for PCOS For PCOS Awareness Month, we’re deep-diving into the recent research We’re capping off PCOS Awareness Month with a much-requested …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Why period pain is often misunderstood 02 / Preparing for your appointment: What to say and how to say it 03 / Communicating with your healthcare provider about periods: Key takeaways Dr. Charis Chambers & Dr. Laura Laursen explain how to talk to your doctor about your period Excruciating cramps, …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Tampons & Yeast Infections: What’s the Deal? 02 / How to Treat a Yeast Infection During Your Period 03 / The Right Period Product Changes Everything TL/DR: While there’s no scientific proof that tampons cause yeast infections, they can disrupt the vaginal mucosa. In some cases, irritate the vaginal walls …
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International media has recently been abuzz with news of TSS outbreaks and the near-death experiences of tampon-users. As a board-certified OB-GYN, I’ve been shocked to see how this news has incited critical and judgmental reactions from people of all genders: “How could someone forget they put a tampon in?” “That’s stupid!” “There’s no excuse.” Leaving …
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If you have endometriosis, getting your period can mean heavy bleeding and debilitating cramps that disrupt your life significantly, affecting school, work, relationships or all three! Even worse, traditional period products can contribute to your misery, as tampons tend to disrupt vaginal pH and can exacerbate cramps. They may also require constant changing with heavy …
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Do you have questions you never dared to ask your doctor, your parents or your friends? We got you. Here you can learn about your body and the health implications of the latest medical trends from Dr. Jane van Dis, MD, FACOG, a Board Certified Obstetrics and Gynecologist based in California. Here’s our latest series …
