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PeriodsEvidence check
Painful periods run in families, but everyday factors seem to matter too. Pooling 24 studies with 27,091 women, smokers were about 1.45 times as likely to have painful periods as non-smokers. A review of 77 studies linked cramps with stress, sleeping under 7 hours, going to bed after 11 p.m. and being underweight. These are associations, not proof, but several are things you can change.
Bloating & DigestionEvidence check
If heartburn wakes you at night, the side you sleep on may matter. In an Amsterdam study that tracked 57 people's sleep position alongside acid monitoring, lying on the left side went with less acid in the esophagus and faster clearance than lying on the right or on the back. In a follow-up trial of 100 people, a wearable that buzzed when they rolled onto their right side helped 44%, against 24% with a sham. Here is what to try.
PeriodsEvidence check
In a study that followed 1,320 women through the menopause transition with daily bleeding calendars, 91% had at least one period that ran 10 days or longer. Long periods are common in these years. ACOG still says bleeding that lasts more days than usual is worth an appointment. Here is what the numbers show and what to bring.
Bladder & Pelvic FloorConversation script
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Bladder & Pelvic FloorEvidence check
Leaking stool or mucus is far more common than most women realize. A US national survey found about 9% of women had at least one accident in the past month, rising with age. Loose stools were a key risk. In a trial, a psyllium fiber supplement cut weekly accidents from about 5.5 to 2.5. In another, medicine and pelvic floor biofeedback did no better than an education leaflet. Here is what the studies show.
Intimate HealthEvidence check
Low desire, trouble with arousal or orgasm are common side effects of SSRI and SNRI antidepressants, and they lead many people to stop treatment. A Cochrane review found adding higher-dose bupropion was the most promising approach for women. Sildenafil helped in one trial of younger women, though the overall evidence for women is uncertain.
Odor & SweatEvidence check
Athlete's foot often clears with a pharmacy cream and then returns. One reason is that the fungus survives in socks, shoes and towels. A 2025 review of hygiene studies found that a 60°C (140°F) wash with a 45-minute main cycle cleared the main athlete's foot fungus from fabric, while a short 30°C wash did not. Here is what helps break the cycle.
SkinWhat to expect
A biopsy report reading 'mildly or moderately dysplastic nevus, margins involved' often leads to a second, wider cut. Two large U.S. studies found that when nothing visible was left behind, careful watching was a reasonable alternative. The bigger finding: people with these moles often developed melanoma somewhere else, so regular skin checks matter most.
SkinExplainer
About 30% to 60% of people with acne on the face also get it on the back or chest. US dermatology guidance strongly recommends benzoyl peroxide, and for the back, dermatologists suggest leaving the wash on for two to five minutes before rinsing. Results take six to eight weeks to start showing. Here is how to use it, what to skip, and when back acne needs a dermatologist.
Breath & MouthExplainer
Most bad breath starts in the mouth, but the nose and throat can play a part. At a large breath clinic, nose, throat and other non-mouth causes accounted for about 4% of cases. Postnasal drip and sinusitis both list bad breath as a symptom. Here is how to tell if your nose is the source, what helps, and when to see a doctor.
Bloating & DigestionChecklist
Your ongoing appointments and vitamin checks belong in the plan after bariatric surgery, even when you feel well.
Sleep & NighttimeEvidence check
Scrolling, one more episode, finally some time to yourself: many people go to bed later than they meant to for no outside reason. Researchers call it bedtime procrastination. In a representative Dutch survey of 2,431 adults, it was common and tied to not getting enough sleep. In a small trial, a behavioral program cut it by about 46 minutes a night. Here is what the research shows.
