Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We’ve all been there: You’re in the middle of your period, and it feels like it’ll never end. Maybe you’re experiencing cramps, or ...

A Jan. 30 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) made an unusual claim about the menstrual cycle. “That’s crazy we really grew up thinking having a period is normal & ITS NOT,” reads the post. It ...

Here's a "fun" fact: People who menstruate spend an average total of SEVEN YEARS of our lives on our periods. At the same time, menstrual stigma often holds us back from talking about our period ...

Period cramps can be common—but they shouldn’t take over your life. Learn how to tell the difference between normal ...

Periods are normal but so is a little worry about what happens “down there” when bleeding shows up each month. The good news: for most people, menstrual bleeding produces transient, predictable ...

At 40 years old, I had always thought that my heavy, seven-day periods were something that every woman went through. As a teenager, my mother assured me that the discomfort and inconveniences were ...

It is normal for a girl to get her first period anytime between the ages of 9 and 17. In the beginning, bleeding is often very light, and it’s quite unusual to have any type of premenstrual symptoms ...

Period blood color can change from bright red to dark red, pink, or brown at different points during menstruation, though it's not typically an indicator of your overall health. Color can change with ...

Dr. Nita Landry shares five things people should know about pain and periods. Period pain is a fact of life for many women, yet many don't know that what they are experiencing might not be normal.

Recurring period pain, pelvic discomfort and lower backache are often dismissed as normal, but they can signal underlying conditions such as endometriosis, fibroids or hormonal imbalances. Dr Shweta ...