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

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

Dr. Nita Landry shares five things people should know about pain and periods. Period pain is a fact of life for many women, yet many don't know that what they are experiencing might not be normal.

Endometriosis is a common but often misunderstood and underdiagnosed serious medical condition and can often be mistaken for menstrual pain. The uterus is lined with tissue that grows and is shed ...

A biologist has ignited an online debate after encouraging women to swap traditional painkillers for dark chocolate to manage menstrual cramps. Catherine Edwards, 56, recently posted a video on ...

Menstrual cramps can worsen in winter as cold tightens muscles and limits pelvic blood flow. Yoga provides natural relief ...

A young woman struggles with period pain so severe it feels like she’s being stabbed – and even morphine hasn’t helped. Emily Handstock, 25, hopes to raise awareness of her struggles with severe pain ...

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 ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... According to Margo Harrison, the 1911 invention of Midol was the last time a new period pain product hit the market. That was until last week, when her ...