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Distilled, plain-language guides on the conditions that bring people to us — each reviewed by Dr. Margo Harrison, MD, MPH, FACOG, and updated against current guidance. Read the full guide on the page, then save your own copy to keep.
Do I Have Endometriosis? A Physician's Self-Screening Guide
The rules changed in March 2026 — laparoscopy is no longer required to diagnose endometriosis. Screen your symptoms against the criteria your clinician now uses, and bring the record to a visit.
Is My Period Normal? A Physician's Guide to Bleeding and Pain
The 28-day cycle is a myth and the famous 80 mL heavy-bleeding threshold is weaker than you were told. Check your cycle against the real clinical limits and know when to be seen.
PMS or PMDD? The Two-Cycle Diary That Tells You Which
PMDD cannot be diagnosed from memory. Use the two-cycle daily diary the diagnosis requires — then bring it to a visit and start treatment.
Do I Have PCOS? A Self-Screening Guide — and What the New Name Means
PCOS was renamed PMOS in May 2026. Check your symptoms against the two-of-three criteria, learn why you may not need an ultrasound, and which tests to ask for.
Is This Perimenopause? A Physician's Cycle-Tracking Self-Check
Perimenopause is staged by your cycle pattern, not a blood test. Track the marker that shows up first, and know the one red flag that is never a maybe.
Is My Daughter's Period Normal? A Parent's Guide to the Four Numbers
Four numbers tell you whether a teenager's period is normal. Check them, know which symptoms need a doctor — and which are a phone call — and get the printable tracker.
When It Isn't Endometriosis: A Self-Screening Guide
About a third of surgeries for pelvic pain find nothing. Screen for the four treatable causes no scan can show you, and get the printable pain tracker.
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