A Jan. 30 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) made an unusual claim about the menstrual cycle. “That’s crazy we really grew up thinking having a period is normal & ITS NOT,” reads the post. It ...

A period normally lasts between two and seven days, with the average period length being five days. If your period lasts more than eight days and you are experiencing heavy bleeding, see a doctor. To ...

A new Harris Poll survey finds 73% of teens feel pressure to ‘tough it out’ when experiencing period pain. Period shame might actually be on the rise, even though more teens than ever have access to ...

Pregnancy is one cause of a late period, but there can be many other factors to consider. The average menstrual cycle lasts about 28 days, but it can vary from person to person. Keeping track of ...

Some people may feel dizzy or lightheaded during their period. However, this is not a typical menstrual cycle symptom. It may indicate an underlying issue, such as anemia or heavy bleeding. Sometimes, ...