Did you know that a girl’s first period, known as menarche, is an indicator of her long-term hormonal health and future fertility? Sounds surprising, doesn’t it? While many women rarely think about ...

​For every woman, menstrual cycles are an integral and natural part of her life and it evolves with your physical growth. Here is how it differs as you age and what you should keep in mind ...

We spoke to three women’s wellness advocates, who opened up about their first menstrual experience and what resources are needed to help today’s young women. Most women remember the day they ...

As women move through their menstrual cycle, hormone fluctuations can affect the way they feel, from bloating and constipation to reduced energy levels and ability to focus. Pretty much as long as ...

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 ...

Having periods is normal, but talking about it with your kid might not be. Here's how to do it right, according to doctors.

Kate Morton’s whole life revolves around her period. The 29-year-old registered dietician and business owner in Austin, Texas, carefully tracks her cycle each month, using the Oura Ring and Apple ...

More than 65 percent of women ages 15 to 49 in the United States use some form of birth control, and many of them are on hormonal birth control methods like the pill, patch, ring, implant, injections, ...

At first blush, period tracking apps seem like a convenient, simple way to track one’s menstrual cycle. After all, if you’ve upgraded your paper calendar to an app on your phone, it stands to reason ...