Even if you’re not relying on a trusty cycle tracker, everyone has their sure-fire signs that their period is about to begin. Maybe you get a breakout or start to feel more sensitive. Me? I start to ...

If you endure hellish pain when your period rolls around, it’s (understandably!) hard to think about anything but the agony your body is going through. But you’re unfortunately not alone in this: More ...

If you’ve ever experienced irregular bowel movements during your period, you’re not alone. Your menstrual cycle can lead to symptoms like bloating, cramping, and changes in your bowel movements. Many ...

Even if you’re not relying on a trusty cycle tracker, everyone has their sure-fire signs that their period is about to begin. Maybe you get a breakout or start to feel more sensitive. Me? I start to ...

Renita White, MD, is an obstetrician/gynecologist at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology in Atlanta, Georgia. Her areas of expertise include fibroids, irregular vaginal ...

When my period comes around, I transform into a nervous, jittery version of myself. I worry I’m not working hard enough, I suck at writing, or I said something off-putting or offensive to my friends ...

Are you suddenly craving chocolate, chips or cheesy pasta before your period? You could probably eat an entire pizza or have snacks throughout the day. It is totally normal and honestly, sometimes it ...

You can stop your period with continuous cycle pills, an IUD, shots, patches, or vaginal rings. To delay your period, you can skip your placebo week of birth control and start a new pack. You can't ...

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois is a health writer and registered dietitian nutritionist with over eight years of experience in the clinical setting. Her writing covers nutrition and overall health topics, ...