For many women, severe period cramps can be more than just uncomfortable—they can be debilitating. In today’s Daily Dose, Dr. Lacey Anderson addressed a viewer’s question about what to do when painful ...

Learn about heavy period causes like menorrhagia & menstrual issues. Doctors explain sudden heavy bleeding, symptoms, ...

Menstruation is a beautiful part of femininity. Our bodies go through different stages and getting your period is one of them. As much as it’s something that expresses your womanhood, it can come with ...

For generations, menstrual cramps have been dismissed, minimized or misunderstood. Yet dysmenorrhea — the clinical term for period pain — affects roughly half of menstruating individuals worldwide, ...

According to current understanding, menstrual cramps only happen in cycles in which an egg is released, or an ovulatory cycle. But new research from the University of British Columbia (UBC) is ...

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

Experiencing mild discomfort during menstruation or a day or two before your period is quite common. However, some women ...

Yoga asanas offer relief from menstrual cramps by stretching the pelvic region, improving blood flow, and reducing tension in the lower abdomen and back.

For many who menstruate, the arrival of their period often brings an unwelcome pause to fitness routines. The familiar symptoms—cramps, fatigue, bloating—can make even getting out of bed feel like a ...

Cramps are irritating enough, and they can get even worse depending on your life stage. For example, many women report cramping during perimenopause, both during menstruation for those still getting ...