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Should women get time off during periods?

Can women work at their optimal level during periods or do they need time off? We asked Bengaluru and here's what they said.
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Period products: from menstrual cups to reusable pads

While newer period products are intended to minimise waste and offer superior protection, experts highlight the importance of using them correctly to avoid infections
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Grey area: Why some women stop dyeing

A new generation of women is embracing their natural silver strands. Meet five women who are at ease with that salt-and-pepper look
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Menstrual leave: a disincentive or a necessity?

The need for menstrual leave during periods is a debated topic nationwide. Pain and fatigue are common during periods, but the intensity can vary from person to person
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Why you may be having trouble getting pregnant

PCOS, an unhealthy lifestyle, smoking and stress can all affect conception. Counselling before pregnancy can help identify and treat the underlying issues
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A – Z guide to antenatal pregnancy tests

All you need to know about the antenatal tests to undergo in all trimesters of pregnancy to ensure that mother and child are healthy
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Maintaining kidney health in women

Timely diagnosis is key since women are more prone to developing certain kidney-related ailments than men
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Are chemicals good or bad for the vagina?

Intimate hygiene reduces the risk of vaginal infection and itchiness. But frequent vaginal washing only makes the situation worse, say experts
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How to tackle pain while breastfeeding

Mothers may encounter problems that cause breast pain when nursing their newborn. However, some simple measures can help breastfeed without difficulty
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Strength training: up-lifting women’s fitness

Strength training exercises help women cope with hormonal changes and help reduce the effect of osteoporosis, besides improving overall fitness
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The sex divide in cluster headache severity: study

A new study published in Neurology suggests that while cluster headache is common in men, their symptoms are quite severe in women, and yet misdiagnosed.
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Silent bacterial growth among older women

Asymptomatic bacteriuria may lead to a urinary tract infection or even temporary renal failure for some individuals
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Sleepless during menopause?

Eating clean carbs and veggies, increasing protein intake and avoiding long periods of intermittent fasting can help, say experts
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It’s important. Period

Along with keeping a woman’s body ready for reproduction, a healthy period cycle helps in preventing many diseases
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Understanding PMS

Are you PMSing? Is a question at least some women have heard as a response to their reaction to certain situations. It's estimated that as many as 3 out of every 4 menstruating women have experienced some form of premenstrual syndrome. PMS is often associated with mood swings, including in pop cultures. Is that it? Or is there more to it? We will discuss all this and more in this session.
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Pelvic organ prolapse: causes and treatment

Prevalent in women in the 40-60 age group, the condition could be treated by following a healthy diet and bringing about certain lifestyle changes
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Know more about PCOS

Lifestyle changes, relevant tests and prescribed medications can help manage the symptoms of PCOS
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Women’s Wellness

This issue discusses wellness in various stages of womanhood which includes keeping calm during periods; preventing urinary tract infections, the stigma around female infertility, the challenges of late pregnancy and how breastfeeding impacts both mother and baby.
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Being women and the importance of health

Girls and women face a gamut of health issues unique to them. Moreover, gender disparities, poverty, domestic violence and sexual abuse put them at a further disadvantage while accessing healthcare facilities
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Cancers women should watch out for

A look at the chief types of cancer among women, how to identify them and the screenings that help in early detection
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How to cushion the impact of menopause

Since women now spend more than a third of their lives in menopause, they can gain a lot by understanding reproductive ageing along with its causes and consequences
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It’s time to attend to women’s mental health

Experts say it makes sense to discuss and address women’s mental health issues separately since they are different from men in their psychological make-up too
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Prunes can delay bone loss in postmenopausal women

Pennsylvania State University researchers say including prunes in the diet may help protect bones by slowing or reversing the rise of oxidative stress and inflammation
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Not all breast cancers are the same 

Apart from the four main types of breast cancer, there are some with special characteristics and also those that are less common
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Older women, give some amour to your health

Neglect is more common towards them because the focus is usually on protecting the husband or the male members of the family
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Restless legs syndrome and women

Family history, age and gender play a huge part in the prevalence of restless legs syndrome 
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Best sleep positions during pregnancy

From the second trimester onwards, it is best for pregnant women to avoid sleeping on the back or on the stomach
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Menstrual health and hygiene is the mantra

Though menstruating women continue to face discrimination, many individuals and organisations are doing their bit to break the taboo by providing sanitary napkins to women in rural areas
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