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 ...

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.

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 ...

Period cramps can be common—but they shouldn’t take over your life. Learn how to tell the difference between normal ...

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 ...

Pregnancy is almost long enough for you to forget what having a period feels like. But rest assured, the first period postpartum will swoop in to remind you—potentially with a vengeance. Here's ...