This article was originally published on mentalfloss.com as 9 Misconceptions About Menstruation.

Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have found that the severity of menstrual-related symptoms, such as dysmenorrhea and ...

A female’s first menstrual period, known as menarche, occurs during puberty. Menstruation indicates that the body is mature enough for reproduction. About 98% of girls begin their periods by age 15.

Indigenous women are shifting the narrative about menstruation, honouring and celebrating a young person's first period and rejecting shame and stigma.

It’s pretty normal for your period to not show at some point, and it can happen for a variety of reasons. “Our periods can be a hormonal barom ...

Some experience skipped periods in certain months, while others face excessive bleeding. This problem is particularly ...