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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's no secret that getting your period can be a buzzkill. Symptoms like weight gain and bloating can be frustrating, especially ...

There’s a certain kind of tired that hits before your period—and it’s not just the usual PMS moodiness or bloating. It’s heavier. Almost like you’re catching something. Your body starts to feel sore, ...

Real talk: Periods can be unpredictable. Whether your period is suddenly shorter than normal, you got it twice in one month, or you're randomly spotting, it can be confusing when your cycle is ...

One study found that 73% of women experience GI issues during their cycle. Here's what you need to know about period poops and how to find relief.

That brain fog you experience right before your period isn’t just in your head—well, actually, it is precisely in your head, but it’s real, measurable, and completely normal. What most women don’t ...

When my period comes around, I transform into a nervous, jittery version of myself. I worry I’m not working hard enough, I suck at writing, or I said something off-putting or offensive to my friends ...

Tessa Copp receives fellowship funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). Emmalee Ford works for Family Planning Australia, a non-government reproductive and sexual health ...