We’ve all been there: You’re in the middle of your period, and it feels like it’ll never end. Maybe you’re experiencing cramps, or clots, or heavy bleeding, or anxiety. But—is it normal? How do you ...

Here's a "fun" fact: People who menstruate spend an average total of SEVEN YEARS of our lives on our periods. At the same time, menstrual stigma often holds us back from talking about our period ...

Severe cramps and heavy periods are often dismissed as "normal," but doctors warn they may signal uterine fibroids. An ...

A Jan. 30 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) made an unusual claim about the menstrual cycle. “That’s crazy we really grew up thinking having a period is normal & ITS NOT,” reads the post. It ...

At 40 years old, I had always thought that my heavy, seven-day periods were something that every woman went through. As a teenager, my mother assured me that the discomfort and inconveniences were ...

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 ...

A period normally lasts between two and seven days, with the average period length being five days. If your period lasts more than eight days and you are experiencing heavy bleeding, see a doctor. To ...

Lili Reinhart's endometriosis journey shines a light on painful periods that are often dismissed, reminding women why severe ...

Period blood clots the size of raisins are normal and common during a heavy flow. But clotting may be a cause for concern if the clots are larger than a quarter or accompanied by heavy bleeding that ...

It is normal for a girl to get her first period anytime between the ages of 9 and 17. In the beginning, bleeding is often very light, and it’s quite unusual to have any type of premenstrual symptoms ...

Heavy menstrual bleeding affects millions of women but is often dismissed as normal. With proper evaluation and treatment, ...

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Key Takeaways White discharge after your period is usually normal and healthy. Hormonal changes during your cycle can cause the discharge to change in color and ...