Cramping and changes in menstrual cycles are common. But severe pain and bleeding that disrupt daily life are not. Here’s how to tell what a healthy period looks like – and when symptoms should be ...

Two health experts have issued an important message to anyone whose period is ‘pouring out like water’ as you might need to ...

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

Ob-gyns explain the viral trend—and if it can actually stop or delay bleeding.

Noticing that your period blood looks thinner or more watery than usual can be concerning, especially when you’re used to a certain consistency and color. Many women experience changes in their ...

There are many period products on the market from pads, tampons and cups to discs. Yet, there is a dearth of reliable information about how much menstrual blood they can hold — a useful metric for ...

It turns out that providing free period products is not just a good idea, but a good business. Aunt Flow founder and CEO Claire Coder says her Columbus-based startup of providing menstruation products ...

Medically reviewed by Khadeja Haye, MD Key Takeaways You can still get a Pap smear while on your period, but heavy bleeding might affect test accuracy.Light bleeding or spotting usually won't affect ...