Myth busters

Things you have probably been told, checked against the evidence.

Hand-drawn illustration of a mother breastfeeding her baby with a positive pregnancy test.

Pregnancy & Postpartum

Can You Get Pregnant While Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding can delay the return of ovulation, but it is not reliable contraception once feeding patterns change.

Illustration of a woman curled up holding her abdomen during painful periods.

Menstrual Health

Painful Periods Are Not Something You Simply Live With

Some cramping is usual. Pain that stops you working, studying or sleeping is not, and it is worth investigating.

Woman wondering about irregular periods, represented by a menstrual calendar and question mark.

Menstrual Health

Irregular Periods Do Not Always Mean PCOS

A cycle that varies is common, especially in the first years after periods begin. PCOS is one possible explanation among several.

A young Indian woman sits pensively on a bed in a dimly lit bedroom, reflecting a low mood before her period.

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing

Mood Swings Before Your Period: Is It Just Hormones?

Cyclical mood changes are real and hormonal. But when they are severe enough to disrupt work or relationships, that has a name and a treatment.

Woman thinking about food cravings across the menstrual cycle

Nutrition, Fitness & Lifestyle

Hunger Across Your Cycle: Signal Vs Noise

Hormonal changes during the luteal phase may increase appetite, but individual responses vary. Understanding the difference between genuine hunger and cravings can help you recognise your body’s signals.