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 ...

A period normally lasts between two and seven days, with the average period length being five days. If your period lasts more than eight days and you are experiencing heavy bleeding, see a doctor. To ...

A new Harris Poll survey finds 73% of teens feel pressure to ‘tough it out’ when experiencing period pain. Period shame might actually be on the rise, even though more teens than ever have access to ...

One study found that 73% of women experience GI issues during their cycle. Here's what you need to know about period poops and how to find relief.

Pregnancy is one cause of a late period, but there can be many other factors to consider. The average menstrual cycle lasts about 28 days, but it can vary from person to person. Keeping track of ...

Most females have their first period around 2 years after breast development and other signs of puberty begin. For some, the first period may be light and start gradually with some spotting or brown ...

Period cramps without a period may be caused by ovulation, fibroids. endometriosis, or pregnancy. Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications like Advil can help treat most cramps. See a healthcare ...