A female’s first menstrual period, known as menarche, occurs during puberty. Menstruation indicates that the body is mature enough for reproduction. About 98% of girls begin their periods by age 15.

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 ...

In today's world, women often hesitate to make plans, or maybe they miss work frequently because of pain during their period. In addition to pain, some women double up on period products or they ...

Even if you’re not relying on a trusty cycle tracker, everyone has their sure-fire signs that their period is about to begin. Maybe you get a breakout or start to feel more sensitive. Me? I start to ...

Renita White, MD, is an obstetrician/gynecologist at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology in Atlanta, Georgia. Her areas of expertise include fibroids, irregular vaginal ...

Period cramps without a period may be caused by ovulation, fibroids. endometriosis, or pregnancy. Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications like Advil can help treat most cramps. See a healthcare ...