Periods on Shine

Endometriosis – the pain, the frustration, and the mystery

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It's a night I will always remember. I was out with some friends when suddenly, I had unbearable pelvic pain – it was so horrible, I was doubled over. I thought I was just having extreme cramps. I soon learned I had severe endometriosis. Nearly 20 years and five surgeries later, I still suffer from this relentless and debilitating disease.

Things we can't believe you talked about: Healthy Living goodness

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Often, when I tell people what I do for a living, they give me a blank look set to the sound of the wheels spinning inside their heads as they try to figure out what I do and what they should say next. To ease the awkwardness, I usually joke that I spend all day writing about "boobs, periods,…

User Post: Pregnancy On The Pill AND Condoms?? Dr. Kate responds

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Dear Dr. Kate,

After I started having sex with my boyfriend, my first period afterwards was incredibly light, just one day of spotting. The next month, however, my period was much heavier, 4 days worth of tampons (light ones) accompanied by body aches, cramps and nausea the likes of which I've never experienced. My usual period requires 1 day of light tampons, then pantyliners for the final 3 days. I assumed it was from stress, but someone mentioned the possibility of a miscarriage, which scares me because I'm on the pill plus we used a condom every time.

What do you think about only having four periods a year?

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A friend and I were talking about birth control the other day and specifically, contraceptive pills. After going...

I don't just write about periods. No, sometimes I write about PMS: How do you ease your premenstrual symptoms?

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I am at the point where a good rant is in order. It has been one of those weeks of soreness and cramps and bloated,...

Ask Dr. Kate: Does the pill increase your risk of cervical cancer?

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Dear Dr. Kate,

I have been on the Pill since the age of 18, and I am now 23. I requested the pill due to the fact I have extremely painful and long periods.

The...