Weight gain during your period is temporary and usually ends once the period is over. Eating complex carbohydrates and reducing salt may help lessen weight gain during periods. Water retention and ...

Period bloating can be so uncomfortable. Right before that time of the month enters my life, I find myself wanting to wear ...

Preparing your child for their first period—and roughly 40 more years of menstruation that follow—can feel like a big responsibility. But this milestone doesn't have to be overwhelming or awkward. In ...

If you’ve ever experienced irregular bowel movements during your period, you’re not alone. Your menstrual cycle can lead to symptoms like bloating, cramping, and changes in your bowel movements. Many ...

The type of birth control you choose, when you start taking it, and the unique chemistry of your body all play a role in when your next menstrual period will be. With combination pills, your next ...

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 ...

Gaining weight is common with premenstrual syndrome (PMS), symptoms people who menstruate experience before and during their ...