"I felt like there would be no fixing the amount of pain I was in," Megan Jones, from the U.K., told Newsweek.

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

For people who get periods, a bit of menstrual pain is, unfortunately, a normal part of life. Every month, the body releases an influx of hormones known as prostaglandins, which cause the uterus to ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Endometriosis is a condition that affects millions of ...

Hollywood actor Lili Reinhart was diagnosed with endometriosis after months of uncertainty and pain. Her story highlights the ...

Primary dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain with no underlying medical cause. Secondary dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain that results from structural abnormalities or medical conditions of the reproductive ...

Do your IBS symptoms get worse during your period? Experts say fluctuating hormones likely play a role. Here's how to deal.

For many people, a missed period is the first signal that they're pregnant. However, this often isn't the first sign of pregnancy your body gives you. From hormonal changes to swollen breasts or ...

Subhadra Evans receives funding from the Australian Government. Antonina Mikocka-Walus receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council. Marilla L. Druitt does not work for, ...

It's not an official medical diagnosis, but rather a form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). More than 90 percent of people who menstruate say they get symptoms like bloating, moodiness, and headaches a ...