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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.

Questions, Answered. Common FAQs about Acessa® for Fibroids.

December 4, 2020

What Makes the Acessa® procedure, the Acessa procedure?

November 24, 2020

4 Hacks to Celebrate Your Womanhood on International Women’s Day

March 8, 2020

The Menstrual Cup: Explained

February 3, 2020

Five Ways to Practice Self-Care in 2020

January 2, 2020

Finding the Right Gynecologist for You

December 2, 2019

Change the Cycle

Questions, Answered. Common FAQs about Acessa® for Fibroids.

What Makes the Acessa® procedure, the Acessa procedure?

4 Hacks to Celebrate Your Womanhood on International Women’s Day

The Menstrual Cup: Explained

Five Ways to Practice Self-Care in 2020

Finding the Right Gynecologist for You

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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.

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

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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.*

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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.*

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

Sex has become physically painful for me.*

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I can’t control my bowel movements.*

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

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

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