Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Periods are a physiological cycle that the vast majority of people with a uterus experience. Even though it is such a regular part ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Parents are hosting period parties to celebrate their child's first menstruation. (Photo: Getty) (Getty) When Tera Penoyer found ...

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Researchers are finally trying to understand the complex causes of menstrual pain, or dysmenorrhea—and potential solutions.

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Your period could be crampin’ your style — and your future health. Girls are reaching puberty faster than previous generations, a phenomenon perplexing researchers. The average age of the start of ...

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Feminine hygiene products may be among the most basic and essential purchases a consumer can make. The 72 million women and girls in the U.S. of child bearing age—broadly defined as ages 15 to 49—rely ...