Medically reviewed by Laura Young Weight gain during your period is temporary and usually ends once the period is over.Eating ...

Period cramps happen because your body releases hormone-like substances called prostaglandins, which induce muscle contractions.

A new peer-reviewed study published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living found that while female athletes weren’t more ...

If you have an extremely short cycle, then the time you ovulate could overlap with your period and you could get pregnant if you have unprotected sex.

If you’ve ever had a period, you’ve likely experienced cramps, bloating, headaches, and other PMS symptoms. According to the U.S. Office on Women’s Health, 90% of women will (at some point in their ...

Getting your period is already A Whole Thing. And having to deal with breast tenderness before your period is just the cherry on top of the PMS sundae. After all, it’s zero fun to go about your day ...

Frances Gatta is a freelance health writer with experience covering health care technology, general health, mental health, femtech and personalized nutrition for companies and publications like Oura, ...

Brown discharge after a period is usually old or dried blood that was slow to leave your uterus. Sometimes it can occur with other health conditions. Just when you think your period is done, you wipe ...

While working out can provide pain relief and quicker reactions on the field, new research shows a significant downside to ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Key Takeaways Breast development usually starts about two years before the first ...

A mom shares why she's transparent about menstruation with her kids. (Photo: Getty) My daughter was 2 and a half the first time she followed me into the bathroom when I was menstruating. It was my ...