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Dr. Bala, a Thinx partner and Naturopathic Doctor specializing in hormonal health, explains what symptoms are considered "normal" both during and before your period, as well as how to manage symptoms. Discomfort during your period is normal - but excessive pain isn't. It's important to listen to your body and determine what warrants a visit to your doctor.
Whether you're postpartum, experiencing menopause or perimenopause, or dealing with incontinence in your daily life outside of those life stages, bladder leakage is a common issue many of us will face in our lifetimes. Dr. Bala, a Thinx partner and Naturopathic Doctor specializing in hormonal health, offers some helpful tips to help manage incontinence.
What is considered a "heavy" or "light" period? What is a “normal” amount of blood? Dr. Bala, a Thinx partner and Naturopathic Doctor specializing in hormonal health, explains what to look out for, how to know if your period could be heavier or lighter than average, and shares some lifestyle tips that can help regulate your flow.