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Spain aims to introduce paid menstrual leave in first for Europe

"Today we send an international message of support to all women who are fighting for their sexual and reproductive rights," Equality Minister said.

By REUTERS
17/05/2022

COVID-19 puts girls at higher risk for female genital mutilation, UNICEF warns

Disruptions due to the pandemic have resulted in a “33% reduction in the progress toward ending this harmful practice.”

By STEVEN GANOT/THE MEDIA LINE
11/02/2022

COVID-19 booster shot can cause irregular menstrual periods - Health Ministry

Women and young people are more susceptible to experiencing the side effects of the booster shot, a Health Ministry study showed.

COVID-19 vaccine lengthens menstrual cycle, no indication of danger - study

Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine lengthens the menstrual cycle - not bleeding - by less than a day, though it seems to be temporary, is considered a normal variation and is not dangerous.

How one bad habit landed a 13-year-old in the emergency room

A 13-year-old girl was nauseous and in pain. This is what doctors removed from her stomach.

By Walla!
08/01/2022
  Women experience period cramps (illustrative)

A cure for menstrual cramps? Health Ministry approves new drug

Most women suffer greatly from premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and yet, to this day, there hasn’t been a good solution to this suffering.

By Walla!
25/11/2021
  A woman suffers stomach pains or cramps (Illustrative)

'Plausible connection' between COVID-19 vaccine and period changes

Doctors say that even if the vaccine does have an impact on menstruation, it is short-term and the vaccine does not affect fertility.

A colored drawing of female anatomy depicting a uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. Menstruation, m

Endometriosis: gene identified which could be potential treatment target – new study

Shutting down the activity of the NPSR1 gene in immune cells caused them to become less responsive and produce less of a protein that normally drives inflammation.

By REUTERS
06/09/2021
A health care worker prepares a coronavirus vaccine

Could COVID-19 vaccination cause changes to a woman's period?

No data yet, but Israeli doctor says changes in menstrual cycle ‘not dangerous’

A shift in Egyptian attitudes toward menstruation

Younger women are breaking the taboo surrounding their periods.

By TARA KAVALER/THE MEDIA LINE
08/05/2019
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