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More Than Mood Swings: Why Menstrual and Mental Health Belong in the Same Conversation

More Than Mood Swings: Why Menstrual and Mental Health Belong in the Same Conversation

Jul 21, 2026 | Blog, Menstrual Health Education

Mahnoor Memon, Period Pro from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time that recognizes the importance of mental health while also acknowledging the unique barriers that many communities face in accessing...
Brain Awareness Week: Menstrual Migraines and the Brain

Brain Awareness Week: Menstrual Migraines and the Brain

Mar 26, 2026 | Blog, Menstrual Health Education

Emily Dai, Period Pro from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine Every March, Brain Awareness Week is a chance to learn more about how amazing and complex our brains are. For me, it also feels personal. I experience menstrual migraines, and because of...
More Than “Just a Heavy Period”: The Iron Connection

More Than “Just a Heavy Period”: The Iron Connection

Feb 19, 2026 | Blog, Menstrual Health Education

Rachel Sabnani, Period Pro from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine Have you ever felt like you were living in a crime scene when trying to keep up with changing your period products? Have you wondered how much blood actually exits your body during menses?...
What if Kindness Could Change Menstrual Care?

What if Kindness Could Change Menstrual Care?

Nov 24, 2025 | Blog, Menstrual Health Education

Emily Yablonsky, Period Pro from Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine It’s November, and in addition to turning the clock back and preparing for the holidays, it is time to celebrate World Kindness Day! To celebrate, I am reflecting on kindness in...
Cramps, Mood Swings, and Mental Load: The Period-Mental Health Connection

Cramps, Mood Swings, and Mental Load: The Period-Mental Health Connection

Oct 7, 2025 | Blog, Menstrual Health Education

Elizabeth Teets, Period Pro from Florida State University College of Medicine Let’s be real: having a period is so much more than just dealing with cramps or grabbing a pad or tampon. For a lot of people, periods come with mood swings, stress, and the pressure of...
Birth Control Isn’t Just for Birth Control: How It Helps Period Problems Too

Birth Control Isn’t Just for Birth Control: How It Helps Period Problems Too

Oct 6, 2025 | Blog, Menstrual Health Education

Alana Davidson, Period Pro from Duke University School of Medicine Most people think of birth control as simply a tool to use to prevent pregnancy. In reality, it can do SO much more than that. Millions of teens and adults use it primarily for period regulation, pain...
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