Most of the time, blood clots during your period are normal. But sometimes, they're a sign you should see your doctor—here's how to tell the difference. Purely speculating here, but there are probably ...

Bright red period blood is common at the start of your period and indicates blood has passed through your vagina quickly.

Dr. Anju Goel, MD, MPH, is a public health consultant and physician with more than 10 years of experience in the California public health system. Heavy periods can cause major blood loss and, in turn, ...

Gee Gee D. was loading the washing machine when she noticed a blood stain on her underwear. Rather than feeling embarrassed ...

When a person is sexually active, one of the main causes behind missed periods can be pregnancy. While it is essential to rule out pregnancy, blood clots during periods or missed periods can also ...

But historically, many cultures – ancient Greece, ancient Egypt and indigenous groups, among others – have viewed menstruation as a sign of fertility, of strength, of connection. Over centuries, many ...

Waking up to stained sheets can be uncomfortable, but there are simple ways to tackle the mess and make your sheets as good as new. Period blood stains can be hard to clean when you don’t know how.

Growing up as the youngest child in a family full of sisters, I thought I knew everything there was to know about menstruation. My first encounter with the phenomenon happened when I was three years ...

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