Here's a "fun" fact: People who menstruate spend an average total of SEVEN YEARS of our lives on our periods. At the same time, menstrual stigma often holds us back from talking about our period ...

Period blood clots the size of raisins are normal and common during a heavy flow. But clotting may be a cause for concern if the clots are larger than a quarter or accompanied by heavy bleeding that ...

Cramping and changes in menstrual cycles are common. But severe pain and bleeding that disrupt daily life are not. Here’s how to tell what a healthy period looks like – and when symptoms should be ...

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 ...

While a clot in your leg can be ominous, clots in periods are completely normal and generally nothing to worry about. For example, why on earth do you sometimes have large, dark clumps of jelly ...

This article was medically reviewed by Carolyn Swenson, M.D., an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board. Even though blood clots sound scary ...

Periods look different for every woman. Some have light flows, while others experience heavier ones. Menstruating women often face physical and emotional challenges such as cramps, mood swings, ...