Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) describes a wide range of severe, recurrent symptoms that occur from several days to two weeks before your period. READ MORE
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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
How to Combat PMS Symptoms
Most women suffer from some sort of PMS. Here are steps you can take to alleviate symptoms.
Could It Be PMS?
Three out of four women experience premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, at some point in their lives—and it's never fun. Learn more about how to keep PMS at bay.
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) Split My Sense of Self in Two
PMDD is not just PMS. It’s a mood disorder — and not enough people are aware it exists.
What Is PMDD?
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of PMS and a serious medical condition. Learn about the symptoms, treatment options and how to get a diagnosis if you think you have PMDD.
Period Pain Meets Innovation: New Devices Are Interrupting Menstrual Cramps
Four products are changing how the body experiences menstrual pain and what it means to manage your cycle naturally
Your Period: What’s Normal (and What’s Not)
Your period can say a lot about your uterine health. From irregular periods to bad cramps, here’s how to tell what’s normal — and what might need a provider’s attention.
True or False: Uterine Fibroids
Do you know fact from fiction when it comes to fibroids? Take our quiz to find out.
What Your Period Blood Color Can Tell You
Your period blood color can offer hints about your menstrual cycle and your overall health. Learn what all the colors can mean.
True or False: Menopause
Think you know everything about the stages of menopause? Take our quiz to find out.
Period Products Are Not Tested Using Real Blood. (Yes. You Read That Right.)
One groundbreaking study finds absorbency levels may be misleading. Here’s what you need to know.
Free Bleeding: Why Some Menstruators Are Ditching Period Products
Learn the reasons why some people skip the products and just go with the flow
True or False: Endometriosis
Take our quiz to see how much you know about endometriosis stages and other facts about this common health condition
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