A period that shows up two weeks ahead of schedule can feel like a red flag, but timing alone does not always signal trouble. Cycles shift for all kinds of reasons—some meaningful, some just part of ...

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 ...

As per nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary, clots are not just blood; they are pieces of your uterine lining shedding.

Your menstrual cycle is the time between the first day of your last period and the first day of your next period. Most menstrual cycles are 24 to 38 days. When you have a cycle that’s less than 24 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Everyone who has gotten a period knows that they don’t always come when they’re supposed to. Sometimes ...

Myths about menstruation have existed for as long as people have menstruated. The ancient Romans believed that menstrual fluid could kill crops. And today, the urban legend that swimming in the ocean ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Your period can be a powerful indicator of your overall ...

Periods get a bad rap. At best, they’re a monthly annoyance for the better part of four decades. And at worst, they can have dramatic, negative effects on everyday living, fertility struggles, and ...

Noticing that your period blood looks thinner or more watery than usual can be concerning, especially when you’re used to a certain consistency and color. Many women experience changes in their ...

aroUnless contraception, health conditions or pregnancy intervene, women and people who have periods get them every month. That's a lot of time we spend bleeding. But how much do you really know about ...