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clinical_boundary: This content relates to menstrual cycle and hormonal health. It is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personal guidance.
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## Medical Oversight

Board: Bloume Medical Board
Board URL: https://blog.bloume.com/cycle/medical-board.md

## Articles

- [What Causes Pelvic Pain Outside of Your Period?](https://blog.bloume.com/cycle/symptoms/pelvic-pain-outside-period/article.md): A pelvic ache that arrives mid-cycle, after sex, on the way to the bathroom, or on days that seem unconnected to your period can be easy to brush off. But pain in the lower abdomen or pelvis outside of menstruation is a recognised pattern that deserves attention. This article covers what that pain can indicate, including endometriosis, adenomyosis, and fibroids. It also covers what to track across your cycle and when to speak to a GP.
- [Why Your Periods Might Be Heavier Than Normal](https://blog.bloume.com/cycle/symptoms/why-your-periods-might-be-heavier-than-normal/article.md): Soaking through protection every hour, passing large clots, or bleeding for more than a week are signs your periods may be heavier than usual. Heavy menstrual bleeding affects around 1 in 3 women, and it is defined by how much it disrupts your daily life, not by a fixed volume. This article covers what heavy bleeding actually means, how iron loss affects your energy, possible causes including endometriosis, adenomyosis and fibroids, and when it is worth speaking to a GP.
- [Headaches and Your Cycle: What Is Behind Them and What Helps](https://blog.bloume.com/cycle/symptoms/hormonal-headaches-menstrual-cycle/article.md): If you notice a throbbing head arriving in the days just before your period, the pattern is real. Hormonal headaches linked to the menstrual cycle are driven largely by the sharp drop in oestrogen that occurs in the late luteal phase. This article explains why that drop triggers a headache, how hormonal headaches differ from menstrual migraine, how tracking your cycle can help you identify your pattern, which treatments a GP can offer, and when symptoms need urgent attention.

## Related Categories

- [Cycle](https://blog.bloume.com/cycle/cycle/category.txt)
- [Energy](https://blog.bloume.com/cycle/energy/category.txt)
- [Mood](https://blog.bloume.com/cycle/mood/category.txt)
- [Movement](https://blog.bloume.com/cycle/movement/category.txt)
- [Nutrition](https://blog.bloume.com/cycle/nutrition/category.txt)
- [Sleep](https://blog.bloume.com/cycle/sleep/category.txt)
- [Wellbeing](https://blog.bloume.com/cycle/wellbeing/category.txt)