When you think of getting tested for a disease, you might think first of nasal swabs, urine tests, blood draws. Even though around 1.8 billion people across the world menstruate, period blood doesn’t ...

Pregnancy is almost long enough for you to forget what having a period feels like. But rest assured, the first period postpartum will swoop in to remind you—potentially with a vengeance. Here's ...

In early January of 2024, the biotechnology research company Qvin™ made history; the FDA clearance of its Q-Pad™ and A1c Test marked the first FDA approval for menstrual blood health testing.

Liliana 'Lili' Castaneda, 14, was diagnosed with a rare vaginal cancer called clear cell carcinoma Becca Longmire is a digital news writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024 ...

If you’ve ever wondered how much blood you lose on your period, you’re not alone. No matter how heavy or light your flow is, it can feel like you’re bleeding a lot during your time of the month. But ...

Your period could be crampin’ your style — and your future health. Girls are reaching puberty faster than previous generations, a phenomenon perplexing researchers. The average age of the start of ...

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.

The findings from a recent study also suggest that menstruating younger, especially at age 10 or less, may increase stroke risk. In the women who developed diabetes, there was also an association ...

Anyone who has menstruated before will be aware of how diverse the colour of period blood can be – and whether it fascinates you, scares you, or makes you feel nothing at all, there’s actually a lot ...