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This 1 Menopause Symptom May Leave You Unsteady on Your Feet
Discover if menopause can cause dizziness, from hormones, weakness, or lack of sleep, and how to feel rebalanced, according to specialists.
Wait, Can You Be Allergic to Your Partner’s Semen?
Discover whether you can be allergic to your partner's semen, including causes, symptoms, and treatment options, according to an OB/GYN.
Hold On, Can You Get Pregnant On Your Period?
Discover whether you can get pregnant on your period, the most fertile time of your cycle, and how to prevent pregnancy during menstruation.
5 Common Causes of an Enlarged Uterus—Plus How to Tell If You Have One
Discover the common causes of an enlarged uterus, along with symptoms and treatment strategies, according to an OB/GYN.
Yep, It’s Possible to Bruise Your Cervix During Sex—but These 3 Tips Can Prevent It
Learn the top causes of bruised cervix, how long it takes to heal, and ways to prevent future bruising from sex or other conditions.
Severe Menopause Symptoms May Be Linked to Cognitive Decline—Here’s How to Protect Your Brain During This Time
Learn about a new study that explores menopause symptoms and brain health issues like cognitive decline, and how to keep your brain healthy.
5 Reasons Why You’re *So Tired* 3 Days Before Your Period
Discover why you are so tired three days before your period, from PMS or other health issues, and how to handle pre-period fatigue.
It’s True: Acupuncture Could Help Ease Your Worst Menopause Symptoms—Here’s How
Learn whether acupuncture for menopause actually works, how it can relieve symptoms, and other ways to treat menopause symptoms.
9 Things OB/GYNs Want You to Know About Early Menopause
OB/GYNs share the most common misconceptions about early onset menopause, and how you can fight stigma to receive the best possible care.
Why Do My Legs Hurt *So Much* When I’m on My Period?
If you often wonder why your legs hurt during your period, there are a few different causes, ranging from PMS to anemia, and more.
Menstruators Who Play Sports Deserve Way Better on the Court, Field, and Beach, According to These Elite Athletes
Women's sports are on the rise, but adequate period products for menstruators in sports still needs work. Here's why.
Wait, Can You Pee With a Tampon In or Not?
Learn whether you can pee with a tampon in, how sanitary it is, and how often to change your tampon to stay fresh and dry.
10 Things Halle Berry’s Course on ‘MasterClass’ Teaches Us About Navigating Menopause and Embracing Your Second Act
The newest 'MasterClass' features Halle Berry and four expert doctors as they spread knowledge and shed stigma about menopause.
Does Cranberry Juice Help Relieve Period Cramps? An OB/GYN Weighs In
Learn whether cranberry juice helps with cramps, other health benefits of cranberries, and tips for menstrual cramps, from an OB/GYN.
Hate Your Period a Lot Less With Foria’s Relief Melts, Which Are 20% Off for W+G Readers Right Now
Learn everything you need to know about the period-pain-relieving properties of Foria Relief Melts, then snag a box for yourself at 20% off.
Researchers Are Working on an Ovarian Cancer Vaccine That Could Save Thousands of Lives. Here’s What We Know About It So Far
Researchers in the U.K. are developing an ovarian cancer vaccine. Here's how OvarianVax might work and who it could help in the future.
I’m Allergic to My Period, and It Took Me 13 Years to Get a Diagnosis. Here’s How I Finally Figured It Out
Learn about one woman's experience with autoimmune progesterone dermatitis, which makes her allergic to her period, and how she got diagnosed.
We Need to Talk About Menopause—and This New Survey Proves It
Two new surveys by the Kinsey Institute reveal a majority of people don't understand menopause and aren't talking to their doctors about it.
Just Wondering: Why Do I Sometimes Get My Period Twice in One Month?
Find out why you might get your period twice in one month, including medical reasons and how factors like your age come into play.
10 Reasons You Have Stomach Pain After Sex if You Have a Vagina—and How to Relieve It
Discover reasons why you have stomach pain after sex if you're female, when to see a doctor about this pain, and how to relieve it quickly.
Yep, Your Immune System Is Weaker on Your Period (as if That Time of the Month Wasn’t Bad Enough)
Discover whether your immune system is weaker on your period, and ways to keep yourself healthy during that time of the month.
Always Get Constipated Before Your Period? Here’s How to Keep Things Moving
Learn why constipation before your period is common and get doctor-approved tips on home remedies for constipation relief during this time.
Yep, Jet Lag Can Delay Your Period. Here’s When to Expect Your Cycle to Adjust
Discover how long jet lag can delay your period, why travel mess with menstruation, and when to expect things to return to your normal.
Getting an IUD Can Really F*cking Hurt—and the CDC Is Finally Paying Attention
Women's health care providers explain what causes IUD insertion pain, why it's often minimized or dismissed, and the pain-relief options.
Wait, Why Do I Have Brown Discharge but I’m Not on My Period?
Discover top reasons why you have brown discharge but no period, including pregnancy and menopause, and when to see your OB/GYN.
10 Reasons Why You’re Spotting Before Your Period Even Starts, and When to See an OB/GYN
Learn top reasons why you're spotting before your period, whether it's normal, and when to see an OB/GYN about irregular bleeding.
What It Means if Your Period Falls Around the Full Moon, AKA a Red Moon Cycle
What's the significance of having a period on a full moon? Medical experts and astrologers explain what your red moon cycles mean.
Can Taking Magnesium Help Relieve Period Cramps?
Experts explain why magnesium can treat period cramps, bloating, and headaches—and which supplements will give you the best results.
Just Took Plan B? Here’s When Your Menstrual Cycle Will Return to Its Natural Rhythm
If the emergency contraception plan b messed up your cycle for months, here's when to expect things to get back to normal, per an OB/GYN.
6 Surprising Menopause Symptoms Your Dentist Can Spot (Even at a Regular Cleaning)
Discover the top menopause mouth symptoms, from cold sores to dry mouth and more, and how to treat them, according to a dentist.
