For many who menstruate, the arrival of their period often brings an unwelcome pause to fitness routines. The familiar symptoms—cramps, fatigue, bloating—can make even getting out of bed feel like a ...

In addition to cramping and back pain, your period ushers in a hormone shift. According to a 2023 comprehensive review in the National Library of Medicine, the relationship between your menstrual ...

Dr. Omar Al-Heeti is an assistant professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University and practices internal medicine with a specialty in infectious diseases. He received his medical degree from the ...

If you have an extremely short cycle, then the time you ovulate could overlap with your period and you could get pregnant if you have unprotected sex.

While working out can provide pain relief and quicker reactions on the field, new research shows a significant downside to ...

Sweat, changes in vaginal bacteria, and perimenopause may change the odor of your menstrual blood. A new, unpleasant smell could also point to an infection or, in some rare cases, cervical cancer. If ...

If you’ve ever had a period, you’ve likely experienced cramps, bloating, headaches, and other PMS symptoms. According to the U.S. Office on Women’s Health, 90% of women will (at some point in their ...

New research suggests it may take longer to bounce back from sports injuries during your cycle. A new peer-reviewed study published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living found that while female ...

You booked your gynecologist appointment months in advance — now it’s coming up and you realize you’re going to be on your period. What’s a menstruator to do?? Nothing unless you want to! You can ...

Weight gain during your period is temporary and usually ends once the period is over. Eating complex carbohydrates and reducing salt may help lessen weight gain during periods. Severe PMS symptoms may ...

COVID-19 is a disease that’s caused by the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. It’s often associated with respiratory symptoms, such as cough and shortness of breath. However, COVID-19 can also impact ...

You don’t have to change any of your regular activities when you have your period. That includes exercise and swimming. There are many misconceptions about swimming during your period. Misconceptions ...