Talk about a bloody mess. OB-GYNs are in a cramp over a viral idea that’s taken over TikTok: that you can simply “scoop out” ...

For many who menstruate, the arrival of their period often brings an unwelcome pause to fitness routines. The familiar symptoms—cramps, fatigue, bloating—can make even getting out of bed feel like a ...

In addition to cramping and back pain, your period ushers in a hormone shift. According to a 2023 comprehensive review in the National Library of Medicine, the relationship between your menstrual ...

Dr. Omar Al-Heeti is an assistant professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University and practices internal medicine with a specialty in infectious diseases. He received his medical degree from the ...

If you have an extremely short cycle, then the time you ovulate could overlap with your period and you could get pregnant if you have unprotected sex.

Earlier this spring, my 10-mile race and my period were scheduled to arrive on the same day. Every 28 (or so) days since my teenage years, I’ve found myself curled up in pain on the bathroom floor on ...

Weight gain during your period is temporary and usually ends once the period is over. Eating complex carbohydrates and reducing salt may help lessen weight gain during periods. Severe PMS symptoms may ...

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