"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 ...

Starting at puberty, periods become a regular part of a woman's life. The shedding of uterine tissue and blood typically happens once per cycle — roughly once a month. Each cycle ends with a menstrual ...

Hormonal imbalances and stress can cause two periods in one month. Birth control methods may lead to breakthrough bleeding or spotting between periods. Having two periods in one month can be normal if ...