Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We’ve all been there: You’re in the middle of your period, and it feels like it’ll never end. Maybe you’re experiencing cramps, or ...

If there’s one thing you’re an expert on, it’s your body. From its aches, pains, idiosyncrasies, and schedules, you’ve lived with it longer than anyone, and have grown rather accustomed to its ways.

A period normally lasts between two and seven days, with the average period length being five days. If your period lasts more than eight days and you are experiencing heavy bleeding, see a doctor. To ...

Periods are a natural process in women's bodies. Hormonal changes occur four to five days a month. These changes can cause women to experience physical and mental challenges during their periods.

A Jan. 30 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) made an unusual claim about the menstrual cycle. “That’s crazy we really grew up thinking having a period is normal & ITS NOT,” reads the post. It ...

Period blood color can change from bright red to dark red, pink, or brown at different points during menstruation, though it's not typically an indicator of your overall health. Color can change with ...

It is normal for a girl to get her first period anytime between the ages of 9 and 17. In the beginning, bleeding is often very light, and it’s quite unusual to have any type of premenstrual symptoms ...