Are Painful Periods a Sign of ‘Good Fertility’?

We’re well past calling menstruation “the curse,” but there is no denying the pain associated with our monthly period — also known as dysmenorrhea.More than half...

November 17, 2024

What's New in Menstrual Health

So, you’ve been on birth control for a while, be it oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) or an intrauterine device (IUD). Everything is going well,...

Sarene Leeds • Nov 12, 2024

What's New in Menstrual Health

Most women experience some array of unpleasant symptoms while menstruating. Many of us feel tired or constipated. Some report a loss of appetite or...

Leandra Beabout • Oct 17, 2024

Let’s talk about something that’s become a game-changer for many women: menstrual cups. If you’re new to the world of eco-friendly period care products...

Kristyn Hodgdon • Oct 8, 2024

Let’s face it: menstrual cramps can be a real pain in the... well, you know where. When that time of the month rolls around,...

Kristyn Hodgdon • Oct 8, 2024

It’s no secret that we, as women, experience significant changes to our moods, energy levels, and sleep patterns due to hormone fluctuations throughout our...

Brighid Flynn • Oct 2, 2024

You may have heard of dysmenorrhea — the technical term for painful cramps or period-related symptoms that bubble to the surface once a month. Depending...

Vivian Nunez • Sep 27, 2024

Menstrual cramps: 80% of women experience them at some point in their lifetime. At their best, they bring slight discomfort; at their worst, significant...

Kristyn Hodgdon • Sep 26, 2024
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The Cycle

From UTIs to wellness trends, 'The Cycle' by Rescripted cuts through the noise so you can be the expert in you in just 5 minutes twice a week.

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From menstrual cramps to heavy bleeding, periods usually aren't an enjoyable experience for anyone. Not only can they be painful, but also exhausting, and...

Casey Clark • Sep 16, 2024

For centuries, menstrual pain has been a topic shrouded in silence and misunderstanding. Many women have struggled to articulate the intensity of their monthly...

Kristyn Hodgdon • Sep 11, 2024

Period sex: It's already taboo enough. But with the growing popularity of sustainable period products like menstrual cups, you may have found yourself wondering...

Kristyn Hodgdon • Sep 6, 2024
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From First Period To Last Period, hosted by Rescripted Co-Founder Kristyn Hodgdon, is a science-backed health and wellness podcast dedicated to shining a light on all of the women’s health topics that have long been considered taboo – from UTIs to endometriosis. From tales of women who have been there to interviews with varying health experts, we’re amplifying women’s needs and voices because we know there is so much more to the female experience than what happens at the doctor’s office. It's hard enough to be a woman without taking on the Wild West of women’s health information. With From First Period To Last Period, we’re doing the legwork on your whole body so you can be the expert in YOU.
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Women’s Health Mavericks is a podcast dedicated to shining a light on the people who are moving the needle when it comes to women’s health and wellness. From inspiring entrepreneurs and innovators to leaders of big brands defining culture to movers and shakers of biosciences companies dedicated to treating women, we’ll introduce you to the people, the ideas, and the businesses that are changing the face of women’s health in America and across the globe. Hosted by Abby Mercado, Co-Founder & CEO of Rescripted.
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In the podcast Sorry For Apologizing, Missy Modell — activist, strategist, and recovering chronic apologizer — along with various experts, explores all of the ways women have been conditioned by society to play small. From being expected to have children, tolerate chronic pain, or just generally accepting gender inequities, join us as we discuss all of the reasons why women should be speaking up more and apologizing for less.
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In The Fertility Sisterhood, Dr. Carmen Messerlian — Harvard Epidemiologist and Fertility Expert — and her sister, Lara discuss what everyone needs to know about how the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe, and our everyday environmental exposures, impact our health and, therefore, our fertility. Listen as they share practical tips for how you can clean up your lifestyle, not only for yourself but for future generations.