Think you’re doing yourself a favor by using scented tampons or pads? The scary truth is, adding chemicals to one of the most sensitive parts of the body is a disaster waiting to happen.
Do Your Periods Change After Pregnancy?
Some women experience heavier or lighter periods after having a baby and they may need treatment. Find out what to expect after baby comes.
Why Is My Period Lasting So Long?
Worried about a period that’s lasting too long? Find out what’s normal, what’s not and when it’s time to see your gynecologist.
Why Are My Teen’s Periods So Heavy? Should I Be Concerned?
What causes heavy periods in adolescents? It’s usually nothing to worry about, but in some cases it could signal an undiagnosed bleeding disorder. Learn to recognize the signs.
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Is My Period Normal? How Menstrual Cycles Change With Age
While there’s no such thing as a “normal period,” there are some generally accepted characteristics of a healthy period. Here’s a look at some of the notable period changes women can expect throughout their lives.
Is It Normal to Lose Your Period Because of Exercise?
Losing your period can be one part of the Female Athlete Triad, a potentially serious syndrome of three interrelated conditions of health risk factors.
Myth or Truth — Does Your Period Really Sync With Close Friends?
Why do women who live together have their periods at the same time? It’s a persistent story among women that doctors and scientists have worked to unravel.
Menstrual Cramps: How You Can Cope With That Monthly Pain
Painful cramps around the time of your period is so common these days that women think that’s just the way it is. But it doesn’t have to be. Find out why.
Tired of Tampons? Here Are Pros and Cons of Menstrual Cups
For years, women have used either tampons or pads to collect blood and protect clothing during their periods. But a menstrual cup provides women with an alternative to these traditional methods. Some are long-lasting and reusable, while others are disposable. Menstrual cup basics and advantages Aren’t sure what a menstrual cup is? It’s a flexible … Read More
Menopause: Solutions to 8 Miserable Symptoms
Discover the most common symptoms of menopause, from hallmark hot flashes to skin and hair changes. Then get our expert’s recommendations on hormone therapy and other solutions.
