Menstruation

Among Filipinos, you've probably heard the old wive's tale that you should use your first menses as a facial to prevent future acne. Where did this originate, what's the truth, and is it effective? Learn more from our Hello Doctor expert, Dr. Rani Cadiz, as she lays down the facts and the benefits of period […]

Bakit hindi tumitigil ang menstruation? “Bakit hindi tumitigil ang menstruation?” is a question that some Filipino women may have whenever they experience prolonged menstrual periods. The period of an average woman occurs every 21 to 35 days, and the time in between discharge often varies. Every period cycle is unique. Some women will have periods that only […]

Implantation Bleeding vs Menstruation Is it that time of the month, or is it a sign of early pregnancy? Understanding the difference between implantation bleeding vs. menstruation bleeding may help us alleviate some anxiety. In order to understand these two and their differences, let’s clearly define each. Implantation Bleeding Implantation bleeding refers to a small amount of spotting […]

Amenorrhea is a condition wherein a woman experiences a lack of menstrual periods. There are two types of amenorrhea: primary and secondary. Primary amenorrhea is when a female who is over the age of 15 has never experienced a menstrual cycle. Secondary amenorrhea means no menstruation for 3 months or more or more but previously […]

How to Induce Menstruation In A Day? Women may ask “how to induce menstruation in a day” due to the fact that they are worried that something might be wrong with their menstrual cycle. While irregular or delayed periods are common, these may be addressed by inducing menstruation. This may be done by taking certain medications […]

Period panties, also known as menstrual underwear, have slowly been gaining popularity as of late. But just how safe is it to use these products, and do period panties cause yeast infection? What are Period Panties? Period panties offer an alternative for women who want to ditch their regular sanitary napkins. Menstrual underwear has also been touted […]

Knowing period vs withdrawal bleeding facts is important for women who are using hormonal contraception. While both types of bleeds look similar, they are actually quite different. If you are currently using hormonal contraceptives or plan to start, it’s good to know if your bleeding is normal or a cause for concern. Read on to […]

Knowing the signs of menstruation doesn’t seem like a big deal for women who have a regular period. After all, they only need to track the first day of their period and count an average of 20-something days to “predict” when their next menstruation will be. But from time to time, women forget the date of […]

A woman’s vaginal discharge tends to vary in color and consistency depending on the menstrual cycle stage. For instance, many women notice “white menstruation” before their actual period. What does it mean, and should it be a cause for concern? Find out here. White menstruation, explained When you hear women talk about white menstruation, they probably refer […]

Menstruation or period naturally occurs once a girl reaches a certain age, normally around 12. The average menstrual cycle is 28 days +/- 7 days and  varies from women to women. On the other hand, some women are experiencing irregularities with their period. The causes of irregular menstruation range from hormonal changes, health conditions, and […]