There are different intensities of PCOS, but if you have the condition, your cycle most likely works a little differently to others; each month, a follicle matures and is released by an ovary to be fertilised, but if you have PCOS you may have high levels of androgen hormones (like testosterone) which interfere with ovulation. This hormone imbalance causes the follicle not to develop or release, and instead it just stays put in the ovaries.

Through the sponsorship, the brand is aiming to build its brand awareness and bridge its digital offering with the physical world of influential live music fans. The deal is part of plans to accelerate growth in the UK and marks the first time one brand has headlined across five Live Nation UK festivals, says Cinch. De Beers Jewellers has several pieces placed in the movie and sewing brand Singer will feature a co-branded TVC, high-end designer, while Tom Davies provides 120 pairs of handmade glasses for several characters in the film.Oh, sure — calling women “bleeders” is a brilliant way to elevate “menstrual health” to something more than the days they bleed. Wut?) Day 15 - 20: The roller coaster that is your blood sugar level drops closer to its typical level for a few days.

Although more testing is needed, there hasn’t been a huge amount of research into how different materials used in tampons affect women’s bodies. So far in the tests that have been done, there’s been no conclusive evidence that the materials used in the construction of tampons increase the risk of shedding, bacteria growth, TSS or yeast infections. The launch yesterday follows an initial ad testing programme that launched last month in India, Brazil, Germany and Australia. Brands including Louis Vuitton, Netflix, Knix Wear, Uber, Nespresso and Swiggy are taking part in the test. The ads will loop, and can be up to 30 seconds long. Oestrogen takes a nosedive in this part of the cycle and takes vaginal lubrication along with it. Although you might be feeling a little needier and happy to give and receive physical affection, sex is probably not high on your priority list.PCOS has a lot to answer for, but whether its symptoms include worse period pain is up for debate. We’re taking a closer look at how PCOS affects menstruation, and answering the big questions; is this what’s making your period pain worse? What’s with the heavy bleeding and irregular menstruation? When is it time to see a doctor? Let’s dive in. What is PCOS?