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Insights into Menstrual Pain Management: Results from a Quality Improvement Survey of American Women

CEO and Founder Margo Harrison presents research findings of women's approach toward period pain management. Conclusion: "Women seek medical and non-medical interventions for period pain management, primarily to solve the problem of pain but also bloating, heavy flow, and leaks."

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Insights into the Menstrual Pain Experience

CEO and Founder Margo Harrison presents research findings of women's approach toward period pain management. Conclusion: "Women have negative menstrual experiences, rely on doctors, research, and each other to develop trust in menstrual treatments, and define success of a menstrual treatment by its ability to reduce pain."

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Insights Into Menstrual Pain Management: Results from A QualityImprovement Survey of American Women

The objective of our quality improvement survey was to use consumer feedback about menstrual pain to improve business practices.305 women aged 18 - 54+ were surveyed. Ibuprofen (used by 56% of respondents) was the leading pain management technique employed; respondents were asked to select all management techniques that applied.

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5 Best Supplements to Combat Weight Gain During Perimenopause

Ana Reisdorf is a registered dietitian with a passion for creating science-backed, serviceable health and nutrition content. Experts explain which supplements might help—and two that probably won’t.

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Empowering Teens: Dr. Tessa Commers (CAS ’06) is Redefining Health Education Through Social Media and Innovation

The Ask Doctor T mission is to enhance teen body awareness and acceptance as well as being real about self-love and safe sex, all while meeting them where they are—including on their phones. “During the Covid pandemic, the use of social media to share medical information exploded. I took the chance to explore how social media could be used to address those uncomfortable adolescent health questions,” says Dr. Commers.

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The flow must go on: Transforming period care with supplements & science

A chat with Dr Margo Harrison, Founder and CEO of Wave Bye Inc - "I chose to focus on menstrual health because I see period pain as a barrier to women's liberty. Period pain and bleeding takes up almost a decade of people's lives. That’s lost time that could be spent achieving their goals. It's fundamentally an inequity issue. Women don't want to be superheroes; they just want to feel normal, not below their baseline."

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Podcasts and Interviews

Encompassing Life Podcast

In this episode of the Encompassing Life Podcast, host Mark Scherer, PhD sits down with Margo Harrison, CEO and founder of WaveBye, to explore how science-backed, evidence-based solutions are transforming menstrual health.

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Period changes in Perimenopause with Dr Margo Harrison

Learn all about the changes in your period during perimenopause from the expert, Dr. Margo Harrison. Are you experiencing changes in your menstrual cycle and wondering if you are in perimenopause? Join us for this informative online event where we will discuss all things related to period change during perimenopause.

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Plans Connect

2 Ob Gyn Docs: PlansConnect, LLC Founder meets the CEO and Founder of Wave Bye, Inc.

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Period Pain, Hormones & Reproductive Autonomy with OBGYN Dr. Margo Harrison

Understanding your cycle is key to reproductive autonomy. In this episode, OBGYN Dr. Margo Harrison breaks down the impact of period pain, why women’s health is still overlooked in research, and how education + better products can change the narrative. She also shares how her company, Wave Bye, is helping women take back control of their cycles.

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Health & Veritas (Yale)

Howard Forman and Harlan Krumholz, two Yale physician-professors, discuss the latest news and ideas in healthcare and seek out the truth amid the noise. Howie and Harlan are joined by Margo Harrison, an OB-GYN and femtech entrepreneur, to discuss how innovative solutions to women’s health problems offer deeper understanding and expanded choices. 

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Balm Health Plus + | Period Pain, Irregularity, and Menstrual Health | Dr Margo Harrison

Dr. Margo shares her expertise on:

  • Demystifying the Menstrual Cycle: Understanding your body’s rhythms and signals.
  • Reducing Period Pain & Bleeding: Evidence-based strategies for a more comfortable and manageable cycle.
  • Championing Bodily Autonomy: Empowering women to take control of their menstrual health.
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