Most of the time, blood clots during your period are normal. But sometimes, they're a sign you should see your doctor—here's how to tell the difference. Purely speculating here, but there are probably ...

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 ...

Just a heavy period or an undiagnosed health issue? Elizabeth M. Alderman, MD, Chief of the Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein, and Jennifer G. Davila, MD, ...

Bleeding that occurs before a missed period often leaves many women confused and anxious. Many women confuse light spotting ...

Period blood color can change from bright red to dark red, pink, or brown at different points during menstruation, though it's not typically an indicator of your overall health. Color can change with ...

Females should report midlife menstrual changes like prolonged or heavy bleeding to their doctor to discuss treatment to help ease discomfort. Irregular menstrual cycles during midlife, or changes in ...

Recently, I asked women of the BuzzFeed Community to share the moment they realized their period pain/symptoms weren't normal and they actually needed to seek medical attention. To say I was shocked ...