Ob-gyns explain the viral trend—and if it can actually stop or delay bleeding.

For anyone who menstruates, this is a routine question during any visit to your doctor. Health care providers generally ask this to determine whether their patient is concerned about a menstrual ...

Menstrual cycle phases affect your being. These yoga flows are curated for each time of the month, allowing you to practice ...

"Menstrual cycle syncing" and "hormonal syncing" are terms used to describe adjusting lifestyle habits to optimize health and wellness at every point of a woman's menstrual cycle. New research by ...

If you get a period, you may have noticed that your body feels…different…at various points in your monthly cycle. Some days, you might feel charged up and ready ...

Studies show the menstrual cycle changes certain brain regions. But they don’t reveal whether that’s connected to emotional fluctuations. Colored coronal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the ...

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

Week 1 of the menstrual cycle can provide essential clues about hormonal balance and cycle regularity. Observing bleeding patterns, cervical mucus, and associated symptoms during this phase can help ...

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 ...

Menstrual cramps may occur close to or during a period. Severe, longer lasting cramps may be a sign of a secondary condition, such as endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease. The term for pain ...