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Do you notice more skin breakouts a few days before your period kicks in? Or perhaps your skin is duller and drier on the first few days of your cycle? That’s because your menstrual cycle impacts your skin’s health and appearance. In this article, you’ll learn how different stages of the menstrual cycle affect your skin and tips to adapt your skincare based on your cycle phases.
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A few days before your period starts, do you experience food cravings? Does your stomach growl only a couple of hours after eating? Do you feel hangry most of the time? All of these symptoms can be explained by weakened insulin sensitivity before your menstrual period starts. In this article, we'll look into the connection between insulin levels and the menstrual cycle.
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Periods are messy. They affect our health, moods, and well-being, and they are just annoying to deal with. From painful cramps to pimples and bloating, our hormones just won’t give it a rest. In this article, we look into a little-discussed but common phenomenon—period poops. That’s right, as if bleeding, pain, and mood swings weren’t enough, being locked in your bathroom for hours can be the cherry on top.