The menstrual cycle plays an essential role in human reproduction. However, most other animals don't experience menstruation. So, which other species have periods, and what's the evolutionary point of ...

Puberty comes with a lot of changes for kids—and a lot of questions. From what to expect from a first period to navigating mood swings, your tween may be looking for answers. I’m here to help! Read on ...

Q. Why don’t I have a period yet? I live with my gram, and she’s old so I can’t ask her. My friend goes to a different school than me and they had a class in school about periods, but my school ...

Periods are a completely normal part of life for many women, and understanding them can be a great way to show you care about your partner's well-being. A period is simply the monthly shedding of the ...

A rise in prostaglandins can create bowel habit changes during your period. Eating more fiber and drinking water helps ease constipation or diarrhea during your period. Over-the-counter NSAIDs can ...

Women who lived through two major earthquakes in Turkey may have experienced physical symptoms in the form of disruptions to their menstrual cycles, according to a recent study. The menstrual cycle is ...

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may stop periods temporarily or permanently, depending on the prescription and desired outcome. For example, HRT may stop periods or replace them with “withdrawal ...