For generations, menstruation has been treated as something discreet, whispered about, concealed, and sanitised. But a growing movement is challenging that silence head-on, pushing conversations about ...

Health experts are sounding the alarm as more Gen Zers go with the flow and embrace the once-taboo trend of free bleeding, a practice that may come with hidden risks. Free bleeding is the latest ...

Let’s be honest: Periods, in general, aren’t exactly comfortable. If you’re one of the 10 million Americans who deal with heavy bleeding during your period, then you have all the more reason to ...

One of the best period-tracking apps out there, Clue, recently announced a feature that should be groundbreaking for people who don't menstruate but still experience cyclical health changes. The app ...

Treatment options for heavy periods include hormonal contraceptives, tranexamic acid, progestins, and some surgical procedures. Heavy menstrual bleeding, known scientifically as menorrhagia, can be ...

Dr. Anju Goel, MD, MPH, is a public health consultant and physician with more than 10 years of experience in the California public health system. Heavy periods can cause major blood loss and, in turn, ...

A four-season-long study of professional female soccer players found that if players got hurt while on their period, their ...

Share on Pinterest Heavy menstrual bleeding is common during perimenopause and can lead to iron deficiency anemia, a well-known cause of fatigue. Maskot/Getty Images A recent study found that abnormal ...