For anyone who menstruates, this is a routine question during any visit to your doctor. Health care providers generally ask this to determine whether their patient is concerned about a menstrual ...

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The standing committee will organize a webinar to explore mental health issues that individuals face across the reproductive life cycle, including issues around sexual education, sexual coercion, and ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (May 28, 2025)—The menopause transition can take a physical as well as a mental and emotional toll on many women. A new study suggests that emotions such as anger, irritability, and ...