Let's be real — for those of us who experience periods, the symptoms can be hellish: cramps, bloating, breakouts, constipation, diarrhea, you name it. Aunt Flo does NOT hold back. Peacock But maybe ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Endometriosis is a condition that affects millions of ...

It is found in the lower right portion of the abdominal area. In some instances, upon inflammation, the pain may begin around ...

Primary dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain with no underlying medical cause. Secondary dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain that results from structural abnormalities or medical conditions of the reproductive ...

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 ...

In some cases, menstrual cramping may be alleviated through dietary tactics—like eating plenty of certain fruits. Here's what to know.

For many people, a missed period is the first signal that they're pregnant. However, this often isn't the first sign of pregnancy your body gives you. From hormonal changes to swollen breasts or ...

It's not an official medical diagnosis, but rather a form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). More than 90 percent of people who menstruate say they get symptoms like bloating, moodiness, and headaches a ...

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