Ob-gyns explain the viral trend—and if it can actually stop or delay bleeding.
A women's health expert has revealed whether or not you can actually ‘hold your period in’ as women rush to social media ...
In addition to cramping and back pain, your period ushers in a hormone shift. According to a 2023 comprehensive review in the National Library of Medicine, the relationship between your menstrual ...
People can experience symptoms like bloating, cramping, and changes in their bowel movements while menstruating. Reporter If you’ve ever experienced irregular bowel movements during your period, ...
Dr. Omar Al-Heeti is an assistant professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University and practices internal medicine with a specialty in infectious diseases. He received his medical degree from the ...
Talk about a bloody mess. OB-GYNs are in a cramp over a viral idea that’s taken over TikTok: that you can simply “scoop out” your period to avoid the messiness that comes once a month. But docs have ...
Everyone who has gotten a period knows that they don’t always come when they’re supposed to. Sometimes they’re late, other times they last way too long, and sometimes they’re early, ruining a ...
Sweat, changes in vaginal bacteria, and perimenopause may change the odor of your menstrual blood. A new, unpleasant smell could also point to an infection or, in some rare cases, cervical cancer. If ...
Understanding how stress can affect your period may help you rule out potential causes of menstrual cycle irregularity. Stress is often spoken about negatively, but it isn’t inherently bad for you. It ...