Cramps are a common symptom for many people during their periods. Research shows dark chocolate may help ease painful cramps ...

Experiencing early periods can be a sign of underlying health issues for Indian women. Hormonal imbalances, stress, rapid ...

If period cramps and pain are keeping you awake at night, try these simple tips for relief and shut-eye. Lara Vukelich is a freelance writer in San Diego, California. She writes creative content and ...

A new study out of Brazil links early or late menstruation onset to health struggles later in life. How the timing of your first period can influence your risk of obesity, high blood pressure and ...

Menstrual pain isn't fun for anyone — point blank and period. While cramps can feel like dull aches to some people, for others, they can be experienced as downright debilitating contractions. And ...

Explore whether being sick can delay your period and learn about other things that can cause an irregular menstrual cycle. Unless you’re trying to get pregnant, a late period can be, well, pretty ...

When my period comes around, I transform into a nervous, jittery version of myself. I worry I’m not working hard enough, I suck at writing, or I said something off-putting or offensive to my friends ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health ...

Data shows more than half of U.S. women experience some degree of dysmenorrhea, the medical term for a painful period.

Your period could be crampin’ your style — and your future health. Girls are reaching puberty faster than previous generations, a phenomenon perplexing researchers. The average age of the start of ...