‘Endometriosis almost killed me – but it still took years for me to get the diagnosis I needed’

Doctors told Zaynah Ahmed she lost so much blood during her period, it was as if she’d been shot in the leg – but years later ...

8 IUD side effects to know — from cramping to changes in your period

Common IUD side effects include cramping, irregular bleeding, lighter periods, or sometimes heavier periods. Here's what to ...
RSVP Live

Period red flags to watch for and why they could be a sign of bigger health issues

Doctor and nutritionist Dr. Hazel Wallace explains the menstrual cycle, how to reduce PMS symptoms through diet and ...
Yahoo

This Product Claims To Ease Period Pain. Here's What Doctors Think.

Experts say there are a few considerations you should make before trusting any new period pain treatment. If you’re one of the estimated 80% of women who experience painful periods every month, a ...
Yahoo

These men tried a period pain simulator. Their wild reactions carry an important message.

Period pain is very real. Back and stomach pain, cramps, the works. But about half of the population has no idea what experiencing a menstrual cycle actually feels like. Now they can. Meet period pain ...
The Washington Post

Severe period pain is not normal. Here’s what it could be.

We need to stop normalizing severe period pain. It may be caused by endometriosis, a common condition that affects about 1 in 10 women. And it may be treatable. Internal medicine physician, Harvard ...
The Conversation

What’s the difference between period pain and endometriosis pain?

Sonia R. Grover receives funding from the Medical Research Future Fund for LongSTEPPP: Longitudinal Study of teens with Endometriosis, Period and Pelvic pain. She is Director of the Department of ...