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

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 ...

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 ...

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

The type of birth control you choose, when you start taking it, and the unique chemistry of your body all play a role in when your next menstrual period will be. With combination pills, your next ...

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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