Menstrual Matters

Treatment Options for Heavy Periods

malderton2020-05-15T08:56:05-07:00Categories: Menstrual Matters|Tags: heavy period, menstrual cycle, period|

“I really, really love having a period,” said NO woman…EVER. I’m being facetious, of course, but, as a woman, I know that I have never (and will never) utter those words. There are numerous options for control of our monthly cycles, from oral contraceptive pills (OCPs), to more permanent methods such as endometrial [...]

What app should I use to track my period?

malderton2019-07-19T14:53:08-07:00Categories: Health Technology, Menstrual Matters|Tags: menstrual cycle, mobile app, period|

Patients often ask, “What app should I use to track my period?” I’ve been asked many times by my patients to recommend a period tracking app. I usually recommend the most popular ones I’ve heard other women mention. The truth is, most menstrual cycle tracking apps are inaccurate, with little or no health [...]