Welcome to Lady Bites, your short and sweet podcast on Women's Health! Join doctors Aoife, Louise, and Ciara as they delve into everything you need to know about menstruation in honour of Menstrual Hygiene Day- May 28th 2024.  In this episode, we cover: The menstrual cycle phases: follicular, ovulation, and luteal When to expect your first and last periods What menstrual fluid really is How to manage heavy bleeding and severe period pain Exploring different period products: pads, tampons, menstrual cups, and period underwear Debunking common period myths Empower yourself with knowledge and tips to navigate your menstrual cycle confidently. Remember, this podcast offers general information and is not a substitute for personalised medical advice. Happy Menstrual Hygiene Day! https://www.actionaid.org.uk/get-involved/days-we-celebrate/menstrual-hygiene-day https://www.nwci.ie/learn/event-detail/menstrual_hygiene_day https://www.menstrualhygieneday.org/ https://www.wellbeingofwomen.org.uk/what-we-do/campaigns/just-a-period/ https://www.wateraid.org/uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/menstrual-hygiene/why-talk-menstrual-hygiene-in-the-classroom 📍If you would like to get in touch you can email us [email protected] or find us on Instagram @LadyBitesPodcast for more resources related to this episode.  Special thanks to Jeremy Roske for the soundtrack, A Little Love, available in full on Spotify