Listen as Dr. Nally talks about epistaxis (nose bleeds), how that relates to this season and the history of tampons.  You don't want to miss this episode. 
References:

Habiger Petra, "Menstration, Menstral Hygen and Women's Health in Ancient Egypt." 199.  http://www.mum.org/germnt5.htm
Bakry, S., Merhi, Z.O., Scalise, T.J. et al. Depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate: an update. Arch Gynecol Obstet 278, 1–12 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-007-0497-z
https://www.wondersandmarvels.com/2014/11/the-history-of-tampons-in-ancient-greece.html - Hippocrates use of tampons
Harris K & Caskey-Sigety L. The Medieval Vagina - https://onthetudortrail.com/Blog/2015/02/10/the-lady-in-red-medieval-menstruation/
Medei VC.  A History of Endocrinology.  1982. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-94-009-7304-6?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=google_books&utm_campaign=3_pier05_buy_print&utm_content=en_08082017