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Change the Cycle

Welcome to the Change the Cycle blog! We talk about everything from heavy periods, to fibroids to pelvic health conditions, and more. We hope you’ll follow along to engage, learn, and share with your friends and family.

Clearing up confusion about uterine fibroids, myomas, and sarcomas

March 6, 2023

5 tips for a healthy uterus

February 6, 2023

Do fibroids have to be removed?

January 9, 2023

How to make 2023 your best year yet

December 5, 2022

Your doctor ordered a D&C
Part two: choosing the right option for you

November 4, 2022

Your doctor ordered a D&C
Part one: understanding the procedure

October 5, 2022

Change the Cycle

Clearing up confusion about uterine fibroids, myomas, and sarcomas

5 tips for a healthy uterus

Do fibroids have to be removed?

How to make 2023 your best year yet

Your doctor ordered a D&C
Part two: choosing the right option for you

Your doctor ordered a D&C
Part one: understanding the procedure

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Get to Know Your Body

Advocating for your health starts with knowing your body – that means knowing what’s considered normal vs. abnormal – so you can guide conversations with your doctor. Take our quiz to better understand what your health symptoms might be trying to tell you.

QUESTION

My periods are typically heavy — I’m often worried about leaking and have to change tampons/pads frequently.*

QUESTION

When I have my period, I pass blood clots the size of a quarter.*

My periods feel never ending — they can last 6 days or longer.*

QUESTION

My periods are very painful — sometimes heating pads and painkillers don’t cut it.*

I often feel bloated and uncomfortable around my lower stomach and pelvis.*

QUESTION

I feel like I look pregnant even though I am not.*

Sex has become physically painful for me.*

QUESTION

I can’t control my bowel movements.*

I feel like I have to pee all the time — and sometimes it’s hard to go.*

QUESTION

My periods are getting in the way of life — sometimes I even miss work or social events.*

See How Your Responses Stack Up

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Let's End the Pain of Heavy Periods & Fibroids

Change the Cycle

Clearing up confusion about uterine fibroids, myomas, and sarcomas

5 tips for a healthy uterus

Do fibroids have to be removed?

How to make 2023 your best year yet

Your doctor ordered a D&CPart two: choosing the right option for you

Your doctor ordered a D&CPart one: understanding the procedure

© COPYRIGHT 2023 HOLOGIC, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Get to Know Your Body

Advocating for your health starts with knowing your body – that means knowing what’s considered normal vs. abnormal – so you can guide conversations with your doctor. Take our quiz to better understand what your health symptoms might be trying to tell you.

QUESTION

My periods are typically heavy — I’m often worried about leaking and have to change tampons/pads frequently.*

QUESTION

When I have my period, I pass blood clots the size of a quarter.*

My periods feel never ending — they can last 6 days or longer.*

QUESTION

My periods are very painful — sometimes heating pads and painkillers don’t cut it.*

I often feel bloated and uncomfortable around my lower stomach and pelvis.*

QUESTION

I feel like I look pregnant even though I am not.*

Sex has become physically painful for me.*

QUESTION

I can’t control my bowel movements.*

I feel like I have to pee all the time — and sometimes it’s hard to go.*

QUESTION

My periods are getting in the way of life — sometimes I even miss work or social events.*

See How Your Responses Stack Up

What’s Next?

Let's End the Pain of Heavy Periods & Fibroids

Your doctor ordered a D&C
Part two: choosing the right option for you

Your doctor ordered a D&C
Part one: understanding the procedure