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Jun 23, 2023 | health.com | Msn-Ed Rn-Bc |Cordelia Nwankwo |Brandi Jones

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a group of physical and emotional symptoms that generally occur one to two weeks before your menstrual period. Research suggests that as many as 75% of people who have periods experience PMS symptoms at least once in their life.1Symptoms of PMS can vary from person to person but common symptoms include irritability, depression, breast tenderness, and food cravings.

Jun 14, 2023 | health.com | Larissa Banitt |Cordelia Nwankwo

A vaginal yeast infection is an overgrowth of fungus in the vagina that causes symptoms like itchiness, soreness, and discharge. Also known as vaginal candidiasis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, or candidal vaginitis, it is the second most common vaginal infection after bacterial vaginal infections.

May 24, 2023 | health.com | Msn-Ed Rn-Bc |Cordelia Nwankwo |Brandi Jones

Skip to contentIf you've recently had unprotected sex, it's common to wonder when you should test for pregnancy. The short answer: home pregnancy tests are most accurate when you take them after your period is late. Generally, you can take early-detection pregnancy tests eight days after conception.

May 1, 2023 | health.com | Msn-Ed Rn-Bc |Cordelia Nwankwo |Brandi Jones

Skip to contentPostpartum hair loss is common and affects many women a few months after giving birth. It's a natural process that happens when your body sheds extra hair you retain during pregnancy. About 40-50% of women experience postpartum hair loss, also known as telogen effluvium.1While hair loss can be alarming for new mothers, the shedding will eventually stop and your hair will return to its pre-pregnancy fullness. It should not cause permanent hair loss or bald spots.