The credit (blame?) lies with fluctuations in one specific hormone.

Having a period is a lot like being a gladiator. Between the blood, sweat, and tears —and the relentless feeling of being ...

Early periods may be caused by lifestyle changes like stress, which alter your hormone production. Early periods can also be caused by underlying conditions like PCOS and endometriosis. Age-related ...

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 ...

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 ...

There’s a certain kind of tired that hits before your period—and it’s not just the usual PMS moodiness or bloating. It’s heavier. Almost like you’re catching something. Your body starts to feel sore, ...

Sweat, changes in vaginal bacteria, and perimenopause may change the odor of your menstrual blood. A new, unpleasant smell could also point to an infection or, in some rare cases, cervical cancer. If ...

Having a period every single month has long been considered the norm and viewed as a sign of good health and fertility. But if you’re generally healthy and aren’t trying to become pregnant, you don’t ...