‘Forever chemicals’ found in tampons, period underwear, and more

A new study found PFAS in feminine hygiene products, including tampons, menstrual cups, panty liners, and incontinence underwear.

Jessica Sieff-Notre Dame • futurity
Aug. 16, 2023 ~6 min

Did the COVID vax really alter people’s periods?

COVID vaccines are not likely to blame for any major changes to the menstrual cycle, a new study shows.

Andrew Thurston-Boston U. • futurity
July 26, 2023 ~6 min


Women with high COVID stress report menstrual cycle changes

Women with high stress related to COVID-19 reported changes in menstrual cycle length, period duration, menstrual flow, or increased spotting.

Asher Jones-U. Pittsburgh • futurity
Oct. 28, 2022 ~5 min

Menstrual pad could one day detect HPV

Researchers have created a menstrual pad that can passively help detect HPV, potentially making pap smears a thing of the past.

Stanford • futurity
Sept. 9, 2022 ~7 min

People report period changes after COVID vaccine

Many people report changes in their period after getting the COVID vaccine, especially for those who don’t typically have them, a new study finds.

Keith Brannon-Tulane • futurity
July 19, 2022 ~5 min

Deleting period apps doesn’t clinch post-Roe privacy

Deleting your period tracking app isn't enough to guarantee digital privacy around abortion access, says expert Anton Dahbura.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
July 15, 2022 ~8 min

Menstrual cycle length pre-menopause may signal heart risk

Changes menstrual cycle length before menopause may offer a way to predict the risk of cardiovascular disease after.

Allison Hydzik-Pittsburgh • futurity
Oct. 15, 2021 ~7 min

Finding links periods and some drug-resistant epilepsy

"We found a surprising association between women's menstrual cycle and those with drug-resistant genetic generalized epilepsy."

Todd Bates-Rutgers • futurity
Sept. 1, 2020 ~5 min


PCOS doesn’t just affect fertility

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) "...affects women in a number of ways throughout their life course. It is not just about ovaries."

Peter Thorley-Warwick • futurity
March 12, 2020 ~3 min

Douching tied to more volatile organic compound in blood

New research looks at correlations between douching and the use of products like tampons and pads to concentrations of volatile organic compounds in the blood.

Nardy Baeza Bickel-Michigan • futurity
Oct. 18, 2019 ~3 min

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