Researchers are finally trying to understand the complex causes of menstrual pain, or dysmenorrhea—and potential solutions.

You likely don't think twice when you need to pick up a box of tampons at your local drugstore. But for many people who menstruate in the U.S., menstrual products are an expense they simply can't ...

Most things in life are uncertain, but when it comes to your period, you can usually count on its friendly appearance once a month. What constitutes a 'normal' period is pretty subjective, but what ...

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Sleep can, at times, be quite elusive. And if you’re a someone who has a monthly cycle (aka a period), you may notice that it’s consistently harder to get quality sleep at certain points over the ...

Even if you’re not relying on a trusty cycle tracker, everyone has their sure-fire signs that their period is about to begin. Maybe you get a breakout or start to feel more sensitive. Me? I start to ...

You may have cramps before, during, and after your period. While they aren’t always a health concern, pelvic cramps may sometimes be a symptom of endometriosis or fibroids. At some point in their ...