A new study out of Brazil links early or late menstruation onset to health struggles later in life. How the timing of your first period can influence your risk of obesity, high blood pressure and ...

The first period is a significant moment in the life of a young girl, however, when it happens, the age, plays a much more important role than we realize. National Health Services UK explains that ...

For girls, starting their period is inevitable. But the age when a child’s period begins, called menarche, can tell them a little about their health later in life. Menarche that begins “anytime ...

Your first period after childbirth may take some time to return, especially if you are breastfeeding. It's possible to become pregnant before your first postpartum period, as ovulation occurs before ...

Renita White, MD, is an obstetrician/gynecologist at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology in Atlanta, Georgia. Her areas of expertise include fibroids, irregular vaginal ...

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 ...