Here's a "fun" fact: People who menstruate spend an average total of SEVEN YEARS of our lives on our periods. At the same time, menstrual stigma often holds us back from talking about our period ...

Most of the time, blood clots during your period are normal. But sometimes, they're a sign you should see your doctor—here's how to tell the difference. Purely speculating here, but there are probably ...

While a clot in your leg can be ominous, clots in periods are completely normal and generally nothing to worry about. For example, why on earth do you sometimes have large, dark clumps of jelly ...

Your period isn’t just about the days you bleed. It’s your body’s monthly report card on hormonal balance, ovulation health, ...

Period blood color can change from bright red to dark red, pink, or brown at different points during menstruation, though it's not typically an indicator of your overall health. Color can change with ...

Could your heavy flow be cause for concern? Sherri Ozawa, MSN, RN, tells The Post that serious blood loss during menstruation could be a symptom of von Willebrand disease, a blood disorder that ...

Everyone's periods are different. Fact. And news flash: that's OK. While your bestie's TOTM might be as regular as clockwork, yours could be a little more - shall we say - rogue. (I know mine likes to ...

Few bodily functions are as misunderstood as blood clots. While most people have heard about blood clots in the heart or brain causing serious issues or even death, fewer realize that blood clotting ...

Recently, I asked women of the BuzzFeed Community to share the moment they realized their period pain/symptoms weren't normal and they actually needed to seek medical attention. To say I was shocked ...

Should you be worried about all those clumps? For example, why on earth do you sometimes have large, dark clumps of jelly sticking to your menstrual pad or tampon? Shouldn’t menstruation blood be more ...