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Women's Health terms, explained
Short, plain definitions of the words you'll see on product pages and spec sheets. Each one links to a guide when there's more to know.
B
- Basal body temperature
- Resting body temperature, which rises slightly after ovulation.
C
- Cervix height
- How high the cervix sits, which affects cup and disc sizing. Read the guide →
F
- Fertile window
- The days in a cycle when pregnancy is most likely, around ovulation. Read the guide →
L
- LH surge
- A rise in luteinizing hormone that usually comes 24 to 36 hours before ovulation. Read the guide →
M
- Menstrual cup
- A flexible cup worn low in the vaginal canal to collect menstrual fluid. Read the guide →
- Menstrual disc
- A flat, flexible disc worn higher in the vaginal fornix to collect menstrual fluid. Read the guide →
P
- Perimenopause
- The transition years before menopause, when cycles and symptoms change. Read the guide →
V
- Vasomotor symptoms
- Hot flashes and night sweats. Read the guide →