Everyone's period is slightly different, and odds are, you have a good sense of what's normal for you. But when things start to deviate outside the norm — like a period that starts and stops — it's ...

Your best friend, Julia, has it. Even Karen, the 10-year-old down the street, has it. So why don't you have your period yet? A girl's period, also known as menstruation, begins after she has reached ...

One week you’re convinced your period’s coming, and then something feels off. The timing’s strange, so you start to wonder: ...

Changes to how long periods last, such as shorter or longer cycles and lighter or heavier periods, can be the first perimenopause symptoms. Perimenopause is the time leading up to menopause, or the ...

We also explore how periods affect IBD itself, the effects of IBD medications and periods, additional effects of IBD on reproductive health, and frequently asked questions. Research has yet to ...

Menstrual cramps may occur close to or during a period. Severe, longer lasting cramps may be a sign of a secondary condition, such as endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease. The term for pain ...