Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen are effective pain relievers for period ...

Period shame might actually be on the rise, even though more teens than ever have access to free products. Teens of color and teen athletes feel pressured to stay silent or ignore intense period pain, ...

In addition to cramping and back pain, your period ushers in a hormone shift. According to a 2023 comprehensive review in the National Library of Medicine, the relationship between your menstrual ...

Magnesium supplementation or increased dietary intake may help period cramps (dysmenorrhea)—painful sensations in the lower abdomen and lower back. If you want to try magnesium, knowing how much, what ...

Menstrual pain isn't fun for anyone — point blank and period. While cramps can feel like dull aches to some people, for others, they can be experienced as downright debilitating contractions. And ...

A biologist has ignited an online debate after encouraging women to swap traditional painkillers for dark chocolate to manage menstrual cramps. Catherine Edwards, 56, recently posted a video on ...

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois is a health writer and registered dietitian nutritionist with over eight years of experience in the clinical setting. Her writing covers nutrition and overall health topics, ...

This story first appeared in SELF. When my period comes around, I transform into a nervous, jittery version of myself. I worry I’m not working hard enough, I suck at writing, or I said something ...