The credit (blame?) lies with fluctuations in one specific hormone.

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If you have ovaries, this emotional rollercoaster probably feels very familiar. While men don't experience a monthly hormonal ...

Is it that time of the month? The one where your heating pad becomes your best friend and the thought of working out feels like a joke? We’ve all been there. But here’s the plot twist: moving your ...

Periods get a bad rap. At best, they’re a monthly annoyance for the better part of four decades. And at worst, they can have dramatic, negative effects on everyday living, fertility struggles, and ...

People can experience symptoms like bloating, cramping, and changes in their bowel movements while menstruating. People can experience symptoms like bloating, cramping, and changes in their bowel ...

Experiencing cramps but no period? It might be scary to feel pelvic pain and discomfort outside of your menstrual cycle (especially if it’s in addition to other startling symptoms), but the cause ...

Most things in life are uncertain, but when it comes to your period, you can usually count on its friendly appearance once a month. What constitutes a 'normal' period is pretty subjective, but what ...