Cramping and changes in menstrual cycles are common. But severe pain and bleeding that disrupt daily life are not. Here’s how to tell what a healthy period looks like – and when symptoms should be ...

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 ...

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 ...

It is normal for a girl to get her first period anytime between the ages of 9 and 17. In the beginning, bleeding is often very light, and it’s quite unusual to have any type of premenstrual symptoms ...

Period blood color can change from bright red to dark red, pink, or brown at different points during menstruation, though it's not typically an indicator of your overall health. Color can change with ...

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 ...

Dr. Nita Landry shares five things people should know about pain and periods. Period pain is a fact of life for many women, yet many don't know that what they are experiencing might not be normal.

NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks to Mother Jones’ Maddie Oatman about her recent reporting revealing how menstrual blood has long been an overlooked source of key medical information. OK, we're going to take a ...

"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 ...