By the time Ellie Curran was 19, period pain had already taken over most of her teenage years. She went into surgery ...

Two health experts have issued an important message to anyone whose period is ‘pouring out like water’ as you might need to ...

It’s not always easy for teens and preteens to talk about periods, but it’s important to have those conversations, especially when heavy flow is getting in the way of school, sports, and social plans.

“Are you… Eating ice?” my mum asked me quizzically one evening. My parents have one of those large, fancy fridges that makes crushed ice at the touch of a ...

Iron deficiency anemia from heavy menstrual periods is very common. In women of childbearing age, it is the most frequent cause of iron deficiency anemia. Heavy menstrual bleeding is estimated to ...

Kristyn Watkins, 37, underwent the procedure after giving birth to three kids. Kristyn Watkins got her first menstrual cycle when she was 10 years old and then suffered from what she describes as ...

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 ...

While period pain and heavy menstrual bleeding are common, they're often dealt with privately. Yet they take a profound toll ...

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 ...