Even if you’re not relying on a trusty cycle tracker, everyone has their sure-fire signs that their period is about to begin. Maybe you get a breakout or start to feel more sensitive. Me? I start to ...

If you’ve ever experienced irregular bowel movements during your period, you’re not alone. Your menstrual cycle can lead to symptoms like bloating, cramping, and changes in your bowel movements. Many ...

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 ...

Hormonal fluctuations, mild to severe abdominal pain, mood swings, and irritability are some of the most common challenges ...

Menstrual pain isn't fun for anyone — point blank and period. While cramps can feel like dull aches to some people, for others, they can be experienced as downright debilitating contractions. And ...

Lotus Kay started to feel depressed when she was 12 years old. But when she got her first period about a year later, a peculiar pattern emerged: Her depression symptoms would get worse the week before ...

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois is a health writer and registered dietitian nutritionist with over eight years of experience in the clinical setting. Her writing covers nutrition and overall health topics, ...

My period is, and always has been, very regular, reliably arriving every 21 days. So when it was 10 days late this past September, I freaked out and called my doctor to figure out what the heck was ...