India, May 28 -- As India faces a brutal heatwave with temperatures touching 47degC in Northern cities like Delhi, most conversations are centred around dehydration and heat exhaustion. But for many women, there's another struggle that often goes unnoticed: dealing with periods in extreme heat. This World Menstrual Health Day, doctors say the impact of heat on menstrual health deserves more attention.

Heat does not just make you sweat; it can also make periods feel far more intense. Dr. Geeta Jain, HOD of Gynaecology at Maccure Hospital, explains, "Extreme heat can make periods feel more exhausting, as hormonal changes already affect the body's temperature regulation. For women with PMOS, heat can worsen fatigue, mood swings and water re...