Menstruation Explained: Period Symptoms, Ovulation and PMS: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty Have you ever been curious about what really happens during menstruation when girls reach puberty and begin their ...

Girls in the United States are getting their periods earlier, and it's taking longer for them to become regular, according to a study. The age at which women get their first period, known ...

Having a period is completely normal. It’s also totally normal to have a lot of questions when it comes to the variety of products that are available. A simple stroll down the period products aisle ...

For many women, blood is the least of their period troubles. It is well known that menstruating can bring pain, cramping, acne, mood swings—but a lesser-known symptom is period poops. The toilet ...

Several women claim that they experience a significant loss of appetite during their periods. The menstrual cycle causes several changes in a woman's body, including her appetite. Each body reacts ...

No matter what brings a woman to the doctor’s office, she can expect one question without fail: “When was the first day of your last menstrual period?” Dr. Alla Vash-Margita, chief of pediatric and ...

If your daughter is between the ages of 8 and 12, you've probably talked to her about periods and what to expect when hers arrives. But it's also important for the boys in your home to understand what ...

When Tera Penoyer found out that her 11-year-old daughter had started her menstrual cycle, the Michigan mom immediately knew what to do: Throw a party. “We had red balloons and posters that said ...