Every woman’s body is unique, and how we experience periods differs. For many women, menstrual cramps are a familiar, often dreaded part of their monthly cycle. The pain can range from mild discomfort ...

When the end of the month approaches, Alice, a 26-year-old woman, dreads the impending menstrual cramps that will disrupt her life for four agonising days. "From my first period in eighth grade, I ...

Here’s a solution that could make PMS’ing less uncomfortable. Women experience menstrual cycles within four phases: menstruation, follicular, ovulation and the luteal phase, typically lasting 28 days.

While having cramps after your period can be unsettling, they are usually not a cause for alarm as there are several reasons why women may experience this discomfort, ranging from hormonal ...

It is that time of the month when your hormones are supposedly out of whack—everything annoys you, and it feels like a shark is attacking your abdominal area. As much as you do not like it, you know ...

Yoga asanas offer relief from menstrual cramps by stretching the pelvic region, improving blood flow, and reducing tension in the lower abdomen and back.

Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief, such as ibuprofen, may help treat cramps before and during the menstrual cycle. Doctors may also recommend other home remedies, such as dietary changes and heat ...

According to current understanding, menstrual cramps only happen in cycles in which an egg is released, or an ovulatory cycle. But new research from the University of British Columbia (UBC) is ...

For many women, menstrual cramps are a familiar, often dreaded part of their monthly cycle. The pain can range from mild discomfort to intense cramping that interferes with daily activities. But did ...