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 ...
Starting menstrual cycles at a young age—before the age of 13—is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes in mid-life, finds US research published online in the open access journal ...
Girls in the U.S. are getting their first period earlier than in decades past. Researchers say there are multiple factors causing early puberty, including obesity and environmental pollutants. Girls ...
Girls in the United States are getting their periods earlier, and it's taking longer for them to become regular, according to a study. The age at which women get their first period, known ...
Liliana 'Lili' Castaneda, 14, was diagnosed with a rare vaginal cancer called clear cell carcinoma Becca Longmire is a digital news writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024 ...
The timing of your first period offers important clues about your hormonal health and future fertility. Whether menarche occurs early or late, it may indicate underlying hormonal health, affecting ...
Jessica Biel opens up about getting her first period and dealing with period shame. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Noam Galai/Getty Images for KinderMed) Jessica Biel wants to get people ...
The different phases of the menstrual cycle have fluctuating hormones that impact mood, energy, nutrition intake and more. Here's what to know. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus ...
Parents are hosting period parties to celebrate their child's first menstruation. (Photo: Getty) When Tera Penoyer found out that her 11-year-old daughter had started her menstrual cycle, the Michigan ...
The menstrual cycle is often seen as a routine biological function, but its fluctuations can sometimes spark concern. Changes in the consistency, color, or heaviness of menstrual flow may raise ...
I remember denying the fact that my first period was happening by being like, I dont know, maybe I got a cut or something? and my mom responding with, Dont worry, I wont make a big deal about it.
Safety For Every Girl (SFEG), a non-governmental organisation committed to eradicating period poverty, has marked a significant milestone by hosting the world's first-ever Period Summit on March 6, ...