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What are ovarian cysts?

What are ovarian cysts?

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs in or on the surface of an ovary. Check in with a doctor if you are experiencing any pain or ongoing irregularities.

What are ovarian cysts?

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs in or on the surface of an ovary. Check in with a doctor if you are experiencing any pain or ongoing irregularities.

What is PCOS and what causes it? #AskAugust

What is PCOS and what causes it? #AskAugust

September is PCOS Awareness Month! Before we share personal PCOS stories from our community, we wanted to ensure that everyone had a baseline understanding about this hormonal disorder that affects 6-12% of Americans...

What is PCOS and what causes it? #AskAugust

September is PCOS Awareness Month! Before we share personal PCOS stories from our community, we wanted to ensure that everyone had a baseline understanding about this hormonal disorder that affects 6-12% of Americans...

Should I be worried if I see clots in my blood?

Should I be worried if I see clots in my blood?

No need to be worried! Blood clots the size of a quarter or less are perfectly normal and rarely cause for concern.

Should I be worried if I see clots in my blood?

No need to be worried! Blood clots the size of a quarter or less are perfectly normal and rarely cause for concern.

Why is my period experience different from every other menstruator I talk to? Is that normal?

Why is my period experience different from ever...

Honestly, it great that you're even having those conversations comparing periods because that is exactly what August is trying to do - to educate and get those open conversations happening. If you ...

Why is my period experience different from ever...

Honestly, it great that you're even having those conversations comparing periods because that is exactly what August is trying to do - to educate and get those open conversations happening. If you ...

What is menstrual hygiene?

What is menstrual hygiene?

Hygiene is a loaded word – especially when it comes to menstrual hygiene. The term "Feminine Hygiene Product" tends to get a big eye roll from Team August, and a...

What is menstrual hygiene?

Hygiene is a loaded word – especially when it comes to menstrual hygiene. The term "Feminine Hygiene Product" tends to get a big eye roll from Team August, and a...

What causes irregular periods?

What causes irregular periods?

Irregular periods are common and can be caused by various issues. Certain medications you take may have an impact on your menstrual cycle or hormone imbalances may also have an effect on your cycle...

What causes irregular periods?

Irregular periods are common and can be caused by various issues. Certain medications you take may have an impact on your menstrual cycle or hormone imbalances may also have an effect on your cycle...

National Organic Month: All Natural Period Products – Is Organic Cotton Better?

National Organic Month: All Natural Period Prod...

September is National Organic Month! This annual celebration is a month-long awareness campaign. It aims to promote the consumption of organic foods and inform the public on the environmental benefits...

National Organic Month: All Natural Period Prod...

September is National Organic Month! This annual celebration is a month-long awareness campaign. It aims to promote the consumption of organic foods and inform the public on the environmental benefits...

What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?

What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the reproductive organs. This is mostly affiliated with an genital STI. Check in with a doctor if you are experiencing any pain or ongoing irreg...

What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the reproductive organs. This is mostly affiliated with an genital STI. Check in with a doctor if you are experiencing any pain or ongoing irreg...

What is dysmenorrhea?

What is dysmenorrhea?

Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for any and all pains that have to do with menstruation. If you are experiencing pain or irregularities very often, or having pain that lasts for more than 2-3 days...

What is dysmenorrhea?

Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for any and all pains that have to do with menstruation. If you are experiencing pain or irregularities very often, or having pain that lasts for more than 2-3 days...