Menstruation usually begins around two years after breast development, often between the ages of 12 and 13. This first period is called menarche. The menstrual cycle typically spans about four weeks, ...

For many women, blood is the least of their period troubles. It is well known that menstruating can bring pain, cramping, acne, mood swings—but a lesser-known symptom is period poops. The toilet ...

No matter what brings a woman to the doctor’s office, she can expect one question without fail: “When was the first day of your last menstrual period?” Dr. Alla Vash-Margita, chief of pediatric and ...

Having a period is completely normal. It’s also totally normal to have a lot of questions when it comes to the variety of products that are available. A simple stroll down the period products aisle ...

When Tera Penoyer found out that her 11-year-old daughter had started her menstrual cycle, the Michigan mom immediately knew what to do: Throw a party. “We had red balloons and posters that said ...