Cramping and changes in menstrual cycles are common. But severe pain and bleeding that disrupt daily life are not. Here’s how ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Everyone's periods are different. Fact. And news flash: that's OK. While your bestie's TOTM might be as regular as clockwork, yours could be a little more - shall we say - rogue. (I know mine likes to ...

How long should a normal period last? Is it okay to have periods for 1-2 days or to bleed for more than a week? If you have these questions, let's get answers from your doctor. It's crucial for every ...

While not exactly welcome, most women expect to experience some cramping before their period. For some, the pain is mild and they can move through their daily life with little change. For others, it’s ...

Severe period pain has been normalised for far too long, but cramps that disrupt daily life are a clear sign that something may be wrong. Here is how to tell if your period pain is normal or not- ...

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 ...