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

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 ...

A then-24-year-old woman who struggled with agonizing pain was told it was just period pain—until a blood test uncovered the horrifying truth months later. Megan Jones noticed an unusual pain in her ...

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 ...

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 ...

By the age of 17, Jess was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), an endocrine disorder that can cause irregular ...

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 ...

While painful periods are often treated as part of the routine inconvenience, they impact physical health, emotional ...

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, ...