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

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

People can experience symptoms like bloating, cramping, and changes in their bowel movements while menstruating. Reporter If you’ve ever experienced irregular bowel movements during your period, ...

Dr. Omar Al-Heeti is an assistant professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University and practices internal medicine with a specialty in infectious diseases. He received his medical degree from the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Weight gain during your period is temporary and usually ends once the period is over. Eating complex carbohydrates and reducing salt may help lessen weight gain during periods. Severe PMS symptoms may ...