Cramping and changes in menstrual cycles are common. But severe pain and bleeding that disrupt daily life are not. Here’s how ...

This just in: a new study has found that the most absorbent period product isn't tampons, period pants or pads, but rather a menstrual disc – which tbh was something we'd never really heard of! Turns ...

A women's health expert has revealed whether or not you can actually ‘hold your period in’ as women rush to social media ...

This tracker fits inside your bra to measure blood flow - and lasts longer than your smartwatch ...

Amid widely differing capacities of available menstrual hygiene products, a menstrual disc - similar in shape to a diaphragm - may be best for dealing with heavy monthly blood flow as well as ...

There are many period products on the market from pads, tampons and cups to discs. Yet, there is a dearth of reliable information about how much menstrual blood they can hold — a useful metric for ...

Share on Pinterest Heavy menstrual bleeding is common during perimenopause and can lead to iron deficiency anemia, a well-known cause of fatigue. Maskot/Getty Images A recent study found that abnormal ...

Bright red period blood is common at the start of your period and indicates blood has passed through your vagina quickly.

In fact, last year the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists published a report recommending that it be viewed as a vital sign the same way your blood pressure, pulse, and temperature ...