my dog bled on my blanket (i think mine's called a com-fort-or). can i still sleep in my bed? [more inside]
posted by defmute on Oct 29, 2009 - 11 answers

This is going to be gross: I'm a 25 year old female. Until now I have had extremely regular periods which last 6 days with a 12-18 hour gap on day 5 (no idea why). I am not on any kind of birth control and have not been on any kind of birth control for over a year. This month's period began on the standard day, except now I'm going on my 14th straight day of bleeding. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 19, 2009 - 11 answers

How was print produced and distributed during the early Medieval period? [more inside]
posted by slowcat on Oct 5, 2009 - 10 answers

Is there a way to lengthen my annoyingly short menstrual cycle? Discussion of menstruation and good times after the jump! [more inside]
posted by fantine on Oct 4, 2009 - 17 answers

your tips for sex during a woman's period, please. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 1, 2009 - 25 answers

Weird period. What's up? Needless to say, if you find this stuff icky, read no further. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 25, 2009 - 6 answers

What happens when comatose women menstruate? [more inside]
posted by amicamentis on Sep 8, 2009 - 4 answers

Please help me find an age-appropriate way to explain menstruation to my young kids. (This question is obviously not for anyone squicked out by female things.) [more inside]
posted by widdershins on Sep 1, 2009 - 32 answers

I'm on Ocella birth control (generic Yasmin) and I've been having a really painful, heavy period for almost 5 weeks now and I'm getting pret-teee sick of it. [more inside]
posted by amethysts on Aug 31, 2009 - 20 answers

Please tell me what you know about endometrial ablation as a means of lessening or hopefully stopping my bleeding. (This is a female-parts question.) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 10, 2009 - 5 answers

Oh, my god. I've had a nearly month-long period after a Mirena insertion. I've been to the doctor and everything is seemingly fine - but I would like recommendations on how to deal. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 13, 2009 - 22 answers

Seeking advice from someone who underwent a hormonal shift that suddenly had them struggling with the psychological symptoms of PMS when, in the past, a pain reliever and warm compress had been sufficient to keep their period under control. Can this shift from a purely physical to a fiercely mental experience of PMS be, in any way, reversed? [more inside]
posted by Aleatoire on Jul 9, 2009 - 5 answers

I have a lady problem. Removing my uterus and storing it in my closet until I next need it isn't an option. Please help me find a lady solution. More (TMI) inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 7, 2009 - 81 answers

Question about menstruation after an abortion. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 17, 2009 - 7 answers

Is there some scientific or medical reason why a menstruating woman would be banned from a public/shared hot tub or pool? (I'm talking actual findings, not just general cultural ickiness.) [more inside]
posted by dahliachewswell on May 13, 2009 - 18 answers

Where is my period? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 21, 2009 - 14 answers

I want to add my wife who has serious pre-existing conditions to my health insurance plan at work. How do we make sure her condition will be covered? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 31, 2009 - 4 answers

I've lost two keys, one of which is the period button. So far, for four months, I've simply been copying that are lying around, and pasting them into web browsers, word documents etc etc. The thought just struck me; is there a global shortcut for entering a period? Like, say, ctrl+opt+command+p ? And if not, can someone tell me how to do it in Firefox, excel, and word? Thanks!
posted by omnigut on Mar 9, 2009 - 31 answers

Has my cheque gone through it's 5 business day holding period yet? [more inside]
posted by Sonic_Molson on Mar 2, 2009 - 6 answers

I want to take birth control pills again. But in the past I've had lots of problems with the three different pills I've tried. I know you are not a doctor, or my doctor, and I will see my doctor. But your experiences with birth control might help me make my choice when I do see the doc. So please, tell me, have you ever taken a birth control pill WITHOUT loss of libido, mood swings, madness, weight gain and skin issues? If so, what pill did you take? [more inside]
posted by t0astie on Jan 2, 2009 - 41 answers

Dealing with breast tenderness? [more inside]
posted by meerkatty on Dec 17, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm looking for a movie from my childhood. It was most likely released in the late 80's / early 90's, and is a period piece taking place in turn of the century Europe. There fairies or magic of some fashion, a crystal ball figures into it, perhaps, and maybe a locket. My most vivid images of it are: someone falls through an ice sheet early on, and at the end the lead is hanged, but he wants death because he misses his love. That's about it.
posted by camdan on Dec 12, 2008 - 4 answers

New relationship filter - ex-semi-drama queen here, how do i keep this going, slow and steady and not rush in? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 28, 2008 - 9 answers

I need to have a root canal, build-up and crown done on a molar - almost $2,000 worth of work. I have no dental insurance. Is there any private dental insurance I can buy, either in Idaho or New Jersey, that doesn't have a waiting period for this kind of work? [more inside]
posted by ac on Nov 26, 2008 - 15 answers

After almost 13 years, I'm thinking about getting off the pill. Should I and what can I expect to happen to my body? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 14, 2008 - 23 answers

Eating disorders can make your period stop. So why does it seem like mine is making my period occur more often? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 13, 2008 - 8 answers

Dumb birth control pill question: why don't I need to use a backup method while taking the sugar pills? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 21, 2008 - 25 answers

Any way I can use herbs to make my period come earlier? [more inside]
posted by mafedeso on Jul 17, 2008 - 23 answers

Is there a way to shorten my period that does NOT involve birth control? I have a period that lasts seven to nine days, seven if I'm lucky. At least three to four of those days are quite heavy. It's a huge pain, for reasons detailed under the cut. Would weight loss work? Diet? Increased exercise? Ancient herbal secrets? Is there anything, anything at all? Has anything caused a permanent shortening of your cycle? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 11, 2008 - 37 answers

I've been getting "extra" periods... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 24, 2008 - 9 answers

I bought the Instead soft cup so I could have sex during my period--but upon inserting, I find it hard to believe that the man is not going to be able to feel the plastic ring. Gentleman--can you feel it? Ladies, am I inserting it wrong? Would the Diva Cup be less feel-able for him?
posted by pipti on May 9, 2008 - 24 answers

I was on depo briefly, reacted badly, went off as soon as I could, but the after-effects still linger. Do I wait for the drugs to flush out, or is this more serious? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 3, 2008 - 13 answers

Should I worry about weird-smelling menstrual blood? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 31, 2008 - 3 answers

I'd like to suppress my menstrual period for the next twenty years. Is this a good idea? [more inside]
posted by crazycanuck on Feb 27, 2008 - 37 answers

[Ladies filter] My niece just got her first period -- how to celebrate? Or is that a weird thing to do? [more inside]
posted by parilous on Feb 1, 2008 - 118 answers

"How do we get to Jupiter? And do it cheaply..." [more inside]
posted by Terminal Verbosity on Jan 23, 2008 - 17 answers

Strange cycle question. May be TMI [more inside]
posted by Phalene on Dec 3, 2007 - 13 answers

Why would using a menstrual cup make periods shorter? To the squeamish: this question, shockingly, contains details about menstruation. [more inside]
posted by crinklebat on Nov 29, 2007 - 38 answers

Can birth control prevent ovulation a day or two before it occurs? [more inside]
posted by Phire on Jul 18, 2007 - 21 answers

My period won't stop. And I'm not 14. [more inside]
posted by bash on Jul 17, 2007 - 22 answers

Is my NuvaRing making my period wonky, and will it eventually stop? Has anyone had similar side-effects from starting on the Ring? Womanly cycle details inside. [more inside]
posted by schroedinger on Jun 8, 2007 - 12 answers

How do I maintain a regular exercise routine despite period fatigue? [more inside]
posted by scission on May 18, 2007 - 10 answers

GynoFilter: Please help me find a good, compassionate, and knowledgable gynecologist in the Bay Area (preferably East Bay but will travel. Preferably female but am flexible). [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 18, 2007 - 11 answers

Women'sHealthFilter: Have any of you experienced these symptoms, and if so, what have you been told about it or given for it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 13, 2007 - 5 answers

With what do I wax my moustache - not hair-removal style waxing, but old-school-grooming style waxing? [more inside]
posted by attercoppe on Mar 24, 2007 - 9 answers

PeriodFilter All of a sudden, my normal periods of 13 years have changed. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 2, 2006 - 18 answers

A close friend of mine has just called with a female-parts medical issue, and unfortunately I'm a male specimen. As it's approaching late Saturday night where we live, she can't make it to her doctor and is trying to figure out if her symptoms warrant emergency treatment. Any information or suggestions for me to give her along with the advice I already plan on giving ("See a doctor!") would help ease her stressful night. The more inside is only a little bit graphic... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 1, 2006 - 30 answers

Female health filter: Any way of getting short term "notification" of your period? Of course, [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 14, 2006 - 21 answers

MenstrualCycleFilter: My recent periods have been freakishly short. Should I be concerned, or just excited about all the money I stand to save on tampons? [more inside]
posted by chickletworks on Oct 22, 2006 - 13 answers

how does it feel to have your period? [more inside]
posted by krautland on Oct 19, 2006 - 96 answers