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 ...

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 ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Your period can be a powerful indicator of your overall ...

Is bleeding for just two days a red flag for poor reproductive health - or perfectly normal? With social media fuelling anxiety around periods, it’s easy to second-guess what a “healthy” menstrual ...

Most things in life are uncertain, but when it comes to your period, you can usually count on its friendly appearance once a month. What constitutes a 'normal' period is pretty subjective, but what ...

Your menstrual cycle is the time between the first day of your last period and the first day of your next period. Most menstrual cycles are 24 to 38 days. When you have a cycle that’s less than 24 ...

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Let's be real, literally no one enjoys their period. On top of dealing with stomach cramps and mood swings, there's also the bleeding from the vagina part – which is never fun. So when you ...

The colour of your menstrual blood can provide clues about your health, although variations in menstrual blood colour are not always indicative of serious health issues. Menstrual blood differs from ...

If you are worried about your menstrual bleeding lasting only a couple of days, you are not alone! Dr Narendra explains what the ideal cycle should look like. Is bleeding for just two days a red flag ...