Having a period every single month has long been considered the norm and viewed as a sign of good health and fertility. But if you’re generally healthy and aren’t trying to become pregnant, you don’t ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For many people who menstruate, there’s the collective feeling of dread when it comes to “that time of ...

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 ...

Getting two periods in one month may not be cause for any concern. For some, it may even be the norm. The typical menstrual cycle is 28 days, but 24- to 38-day cycles fall within the normal range.

Temporarily postponing menstruation is generally considered safe for people with regular menstrual cycles. Those with natural monthly periods can skip one or more cycles without harmful effects to ...