Researchers are finally trying to understand the complex causes of menstrual pain, or dysmenorrhea—and potential solutions.

The viral claim that you can simply “scoop out” your period has OB-GYNs in a cramp — but they were quick to debunk and ...

After years of debilitating pain and countless meetings with specialists, a young patient shares how she finally got ...

Expert notes that period cramps are thought to be inflammation, so anything that reduces it and improves blood flow to the ...

For many women, menstrual cramps are an unavoidable part of life. While over-the-counter painkillers remain a reliable solution, not everyone wants to rely on them month after month. More women are ...

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.

Lauren Silva, a freelance writer in New York City, believes in feeling good in your body and making that experience accessible to everyone across generations. The proof is in her ever-piling browser ...

(Reuters Health) - Feeding infant girls baby formula containing soy may set them up for more painful menstrual periods as young women, a new study suggests. The research, which included information on ...

It is that time of the month when your hormones are supposedly out of whack—everything annoys you, and it feels like a shark is attacking your abdominal area. As much as you do not like it, you know ...

When the end of the month approaches, Alice, a 26-year-old woman, dreads the impending menstrual cramps that will disrupt her life for four agonising days. "From my first period in eighth grade, I ...

Periods: There are many myths surrounding women's periods. People often say you shouldn't do this or that during your period.