Women in gyms hear it all the time: lift heavy in some weeks, go lighter in others, depending on your menstrual cycle— ...

Cramping and changes in menstrual cycles are common. But severe pain and bleeding that disrupt daily life are not. Here’s how to tell what a healthy period looks like – and when symptoms should be ...

For anyone who menstruates, this is a routine question during any visit to your doctor. Health care providers generally ask this to determine whether their patient is concerned about a menstrual ...

THE average woman will have a staggering 480 periods over the course of her lifetime — but what red flags should we look out ...

Several doctors have explained all we need to know about ‘period flu’ which is way more common than you think and have ...

Is it that time of the month? The one where your heating pad becomes your best friend and the thought of working out feels like a joke? We’ve all been there. But here’s the plot twist: moving your ...

Many women believe that having sex during their period is completely safe when it comes to pregnancy. While the chances are ...

A period that shows up two weeks ahead of schedule can feel like a red flag, but timing alone does not always signal trouble. Cycles shift for all kinds of reasons—some meaningful, some just part of ...

Ob-gyns explain the viral trend—and if it can actually stop or delay bleeding.

People can experience symptoms like bloating, cramping, and changes in their bowel movements while menstruating. Reporter If you’ve ever experienced irregular bowel movements during your period, ...

Aunt Flo, that time of the month, Shark Week — whatever you call it, periods are a fact of life for about half the population. D.C. schools will teach students about the menstrual cycle under new ...