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Janelle McSwiggan, MSN, RN

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Freelance Science Writer at Clue
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Society

What is free bleeding? Why the movement matters

Free bleeding is the practice of menstruating without blocking or collecting the period flow. Here’s why people do it.

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Endometriosis

Common endometriosis myths and misconceptions that need to be debunked

Endometriosis is a complicated illness. Those who have it often also experience delayed diagnoses, hit-and-miss treatments, and a general lack...

Endometriosis

How common is endometriosis?

Endometriosis has been called the “missed disease” because of its inconsistency in diagnosis and treatment