Did you know that a girl’s first period, known as menarche, is an indicator of her long-term hormonal health and future fertility? Sounds surprising, doesn’t it? While many women rarely think about ...

The age you got your first period, also called menarche, is one of those milestones people remember forever. It feels loaded with meaning, and for good reason. Hormones, growth, fertility, and the ...

How did you learn about periods for the first time? Was it in a 5th grade classroom, split by sex? An embarrassing conversation with parents? When menstrual health researcher Mandi Tembo learned about ...

Pregnancy is almost long enough for you to forget what having a period feels like. But rest assured, the first period postpartum will swoop in to remind you—potentially with a vengeance. Here's ...

As women move through their menstrual cycle, hormone fluctuations can affect the way they feel, from bloating and constipation to reduced energy levels and ability to focus. Pretty much as long as ...