Preparing your child for their first period—and roughly 40 more years of menstruation that follow—can feel like a big responsibility. But this milestone doesn't have to be overwhelming or awkward. In ...

Period shame might actually be on the rise, even though more teens than ever have access to free products. Teens of color and teen athletes feel pressured to stay silent or ignore intense period pain, ...

You can stop your period with continuous cycle pills, an IUD, shots, patches, or vaginal rings. To delay your period, you can skip your placebo week of birth control and start a new pack. You can't ...

Try this expert-approved drink today. Nutritionist Shweta Shah recommends a barley and ginger drink to ease period pain by supporting digestion and reducing inflammation. Consumed daily 10–14 days ...

You can track your period's start and end dates to estimate when you will likely ovulate. Use ovulation test strips to detect hormone surges that predict ovulation. When your ovary releases an egg ...

CBD may be an effective solution to help ease menstrual-related symptoms, according to a recently published study. Although some people try using cannabis to alleviate menstrual-related symptoms and ...

Understanding how stress can affect your period may help you rule out potential causes of menstrual cycle irregularity. Stress is often spoken about negatively, but it isn’t inherently bad for you. It ...

Heidi Cope is a health and science writer based in Fort Worth, Texas. She often writes long-form, informational content about health, wellness, and disability, and enjoys interviewing healthcare ...