Do You Really Need Your Period?

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Do You Really Need Your Period?
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For decades, women have had the ability to safely stop their periods without sacrificing their health or fertility. So why are we still bleeding?

“How do you feel about your period?” The question, posed by my neurologist as she dutifully explored new ways to treat my migraines, sent me down a shame spiral that landed me in the early ’90s. My period debuted when I was in the seventh grade, and made quick work of turning my favorite pair of jeans into a crimson-hued Rorschach test.

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