A women's health expert has revealed whether or not you can actually ‘hold your period in’ as women rush to social media ...

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Heavy periods that cause blood loss can lead to iron deficiency anemia.Puberty, perimenopause, and certain chronic illnesses can increase the risk of anemia from ...

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

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- ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new study out of Brazil links early or late menstruation onset to health struggles later in life. How the timing of your first ...

Sweat, changes in vaginal bacteria, and perimenopause may change the odor of your menstrual blood. A new, unpleasant smell could also point to an infection or, in some rare cases, cervical cancer. If ...

That brain fog you experience right before your period isn’t just in your head—well, actually, it is precisely in your head, but it’s real, measurable, and completely normal. What most women don’t ...

Dr. Omar Al-Heeti is an assistant professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University and practices internal medicine with a specialty in infectious diseases. He received his medical degree from the ...

Below, we will explore some potential symptoms of periods and the early signs of pregnancy. Read on to ease some of the concerns you are feeling, or ensure you have all the information you need to ...

I think I speak for all menstruating travelers when I say that there is nothing more frustrating than getting your period ...

You can stop your period with continuous cycle pills, an IUD, shots, patches, or vaginal rings. To delay your period, you can skip your placebo week of birth control and start a new pack. You can't ...