When Indian boxer Mary Kom reached the semi-finals of the women’s 51kg category at the 2012 London Olympics, she had assured herself and India of an Olympic medal. But for the former world champion, ...

A shocking one in eight women didn’t know about periods until they started menstruating, so it’s not a shock that most people’s menstrual cycle knowledge isn’t up to scratch. It’s important that you ...

I was always confused about the numerous ways in which one referred to the phenomenon of menstruation as a child. Between discrete terms like "shorir kharap" and "pet betha", and technical terms like ...

Extreme athlete Jade Palmer began syncing her training with her menstrual cycle a few years ago when she realised that she ...

You only have to think about all of the odd and often twee codes we use for periods to understand they're still a topic many of us prefer to hold at arm's length - or brush under the carpet. "Yes, I'm ...

With the increasing use of smartphones, menstrual health tracking apps have become popular tools for women to monitor their cycles, symptoms, and reproductive health. These apps offer convenience, ...

A GP has shared the period symptoms women shouldn’t 'put up with' and when they should seek professional support. Periods can be inconvenient, but for some, they can be debilitating. Severe symptoms ...

It is important to have an improved understanding of the role of female sex hormones on the drivers and symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). This may help shed light on the complex ...

A shocking one in eight women didn’t know about periods until they started menstruating, so it’s not a shock that most people’s menstrual cycle knowledge isn’t up to scratch. It’s important that you ...

Recent studies show girls now start menstruating around age 11.9 — about six months earlier than past generations — with longer irregular cycles. Early puberty increases health risks and emotional ...