Apr 12, 2022 | Blog, Menstrual Health Education
By Priscilla Francois, Period Pro from University of Central Florida College of Medicine  When I began my cycle at 10 years old, my immigrant mother called my relatives back home—it was horrifying, embarrassing, and confusing all at once. Flash forward to 2022 and I’m...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					Apr 12, 2022 | Blog, Menstrual Health Education
By Kayla Shine, Period Pro from the Medical University of South Carolina The menstrual cycle and vaginal yeast infections aren’t always connected, but they can be. If you’ve ever had a yeast infection – don’t worry, you are not alone! Although they are rare before...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					Jan 24, 2022 | Blog, Period Pros in the Field
By Priscilla Francois and Jocelyn Ha, Period Pros from the University of Central Florida College of Medicine What is the Period Education Project (PEP) The Period Education Project is a national non-profit that trains medical students to engage youth (12+ yo) and any...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					Dec 5, 2021 | Blog, Menstrual Health Education
By Jasmine Kaur, Period Pro from the Indiana University School of Medicine Birth control is a method or device used to prevent pregnancy. Beyond pregnancy prevention, birth control is also used to treat other health conditions, like heavy periods or acne. There are...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					Nov 23, 2021 | Blog, Menstrual Health Education
By Becca Bernstein, Period Pro from University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville Have you ever noticed that you seem to get your period at the same time as your friends and family members? Or maybe your friend accused you of making her period start...