Cramping and changes in menstrual cycles are common. But severe pain and bleeding that disrupt daily life are not. Here’s how ...

Two health experts have issued an important message to anyone whose period is ‘pouring out like water’ as you might need to ...

A women's health expert has revealed whether or not you can actually ‘hold your period in’ as women rush to social media ...

Ob-gyns explain the viral trend—and if it can actually stop or delay bleeding.

There are many period products on the market from pads, tampons and cups to discs. Yet, there is a dearth of reliable information about how much menstrual blood they can hold — a useful metric for ...

Implantation bleeding differs from menstruation in several ways, including the timing, the type of bleeding that occurs, and how long the bleeding lasts. Knowing these distinctions can help you ...

Medically reviewed by Khadeja Haye, MD Key Takeaways You can still get a Pap smear while on your period, but heavy bleeding might affect test accuracy.Light bleeding or spotting usually won't affect ...