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 clots, or heavy bleeding, or anxiety. But—is it normal? How do you ...

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 ...

Here's what’s normal and what’s not when it comes to vaginal health and periods. Know the signs of healthy cycles, common ...

Noticing that your period blood looks thinner or more watery than usual can be concerning, especially when you’re used to a certain consistency and color. Many women experience changes in their ...

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 ...

Painful or irregular periods are not just uncomfortable — they can sometimes interfere with your daily life. Period pain, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." For some folks, their menstrual periods are symptom-free and relatively straightforward. But the vast ...

Former Olympian Jana Pittman has opened up about her struggle with heavy menstrual bleeding – saying “it shouldn’t be this bloody difficult” for women to get help. Also known as menorrhagia, the ...

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 ...