Up to 90% of people who menstruate experience physical, emotional, and behavioral changes during their period and in the days leading up to it. Premenstrual physical symptoms include period cramps, ...

Many women feel sharp, shooting pain in the vagina during their periods and doctors say it's more common, more misunderstood, ...

Menstrual pain isn't fun for anyone — point blank and period. While cramps can feel like dull aches to some people, for others, they can be experienced as downright debilitating contractions. And ...

If you endure hellish pain when your period rolls around, it’s (understandably!) hard to think about anything but the agony your body is going through. But you’re unfortunately not alone in this: More ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Endometriosis is a condition that affects millions of ...

Lower back pain is common during pregnancy. Changing hormones, extra weight, and a shifting center of gravity can all contribute. Stretching, wearing a support belt, or using hot packs may help. Share ...

Experiencing leg aches during your period is common, stemming from hormonal shifts and uterine contractions that can irritate nerves. Prostaglandins, inflammation, and fluid retention contribute to ...

Most workers are offered family and medical leave or sick leave, but a rare employment benefit is getting renewed attention: Paid period leave. Her First 100K, a personal finance and career platform ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health ...

Upper backache during pregnancy may be due to posture changes, added weight, or pregnancy complications. Supportive chairs, posture adjustments, and certain exercises may help. Body changes during ...

Even if you’re not relying on a trusty cycle tracker, everyone has their sure-fire signs that their period is about to begin. Maybe you get a breakout or start to feel more sensitive. Me? I start to ...

Back pain during pregnancy is a common complaint—and it's no wonder. You're gaining weight, your center of gravity changes, and your hormones are relaxing the ligaments in the joints of your pelvis.