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Hoe gaan topsporters om met hun menstruatie en wat kun jij daarvan leren?
How do top athletes deal with their periods and what can you learn from them?
Menstruation and exercise: for many women, it still feels like an awkward combination. You're tired, crampy, easily irritated, or afraid of leaking during a sprint, training session, or competition. Yet,... Read more...
Wat als je menstruatie ineens stopt? Over amenorroe en balans terugvinden
What if your period suddenly stops? About amenorrhea and finding balance
Your period reveals a lot about your body's balance. Sometimes, that cycle suddenly stops altogether. This is called amenorrhea, a medical term that literally means "the absence of the monthly... Read more...
Je menstruatie: wat is normaal? - sensiplan
Your period: what is normal? - sensiplan
Let me introduce myselves: My name is Isa Houtbeckers and I'm 27 years old. I've been a Sensiplan consultant for a few years now. Sensiplan is a method that allows you... Read more...
Twee keer geraakt: vrouwen zwijgen op het werk én zijn duurder verzekerd Twee keer geraakt: vrouwen zwijgen op het werk én zijn duurder verzekerd
Twice the price: women are silent at work and have higher insurance rates
Last week two striking reports came out. One: the new TNO report shows that women often hide their hormone-related complaints, such as menstrual or menopausal problems, at work. Two: employers... Read more...
Hoe bereid ik me voor op mijn eerste menstruatie?
How do I prepare for my first period?
Everyone remembers the moment their friends got their first period. Whispering in class, secretly changing pads, or proudly proclaiming they were "finally women." While they were experiencing all that, I... Read more...
Bloedserieus lekker: de voordelen van seks tijdens je menstruatie
Bloody awesome: the benefits of sex during your period
Sex during your period. For some, it's an absolute no-go, for others, it's the secret weapon against cramps and a bad mood. Which one do you fall into? It's something... Read more...
Van PMS tot perimenopauze: waarom werk beter wordt als we luisteren naar het lichaam
From PMS to Perimenopause: Why Work Gets Better When We Listen to Your Body
At 9:00 sharp, the door closes softly behind you. The conference room is brightly lit, while the morning still hangs like a wet cloth over the city. Outside, raindrops tap... Read more...
Vrouwelijke gezondheid en zorgverzekeringen: Wat wordt vergoed?
Female health and health insurance: What is covered?
It's December again, and that means it's time to take another critical look at your health insurance. We can already hear you thinking, "Ugh, another to-do in this incredibly busy... Read more...
van cyclus tot conceptie: wat je moet weten over de eisprong - sensiplan
from cycle to conception: what you need to know about ovulation - sensiplan
Do you always ovulate on day 14 of your cycle? Hi, I'm Roeliene, chair of Sensiplan-Netherlands. I'm 59 years old, married, and the mother of three adult children. When I... Read more...
Puberteit en hormonen: Wat gebeurt er en wat kun je doen? + Recept
Puberty and Hormones: What Happens and What Can You Do? + Recipe
Puberty is a turbulent time, with all sorts of changes happening in your body. It's precisely these changes that will affect you and your body until you find a balance.... Read more...
leven met PMDD - het verhaal van Heidi
Living with PMDD - Heidi's story
One in 20 women has PMDD, premenstrual dysphoric disorder. This is a cyclical, hormone-based condition with symptoms occurring during the premenstrual phase (also called the luteal phase) of the menstrual... Read more...
Hoe herken je PCOS? – Een veelvoorkomende hormonale aandoening
How to Recognize PCOS – A Common Hormonal Condition
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition in which small fluid-filled sacs (cysts) develop on the ovaries. Normally, during the first half of the menstrual cycle , several follicles... Read more...