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 ...

Anyone who has menstruated before will be aware of how diverse the colour of period blood can be – and whether it fascinates you, scares you, or makes you feel nothing at all, there’s actually a lot ...

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 ...

Cramps during periods are a common issue that many women face while mensurating. To relieve yourself of this pain you can have medication or at-home remedies like hot water bottles, and herbal teas ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My cousin is having irregular periods. Her last one was three months ago. She was given Provera for 10 days to help, but after she stopped it, she had a very heavy period. Is that ...

Ms Steer believes that many women are not listened to and are prescribed the pill for their pain, instead of health ...

How Much Weight Is Normal to Gain During My Period? There isn’t an average amount of weight gain during your period — that number will be different for all of us. However, a 2023 study of 42 women ...

Data shows more than half of U.S. women experience some degree of dysmenorrhea, the medical term for a painful period.

We need to stop normalizing severe period pain. It may be caused by endometriosis, a common condition that affects about 1 in 10 women. And it may be treatable. Internal medicine physician, Harvard ...