“Are you… Eating ice?” my mum asked me quizzically one evening. My parents have one of those large, fancy fridges that makes crushed ice at the touch of a ...

Heavy menstrual periods can cause iron deficiency anemia. Iron deficiency anemia leads to tiredness and reduced mental sharpness. Keeping track of your menstrual cycle can help you and your healthcare ...

Having very heavy or very light periods is associated with other health problems and affects the quality of life of the women who experience them. According to a study published in Clínica e ...

I read somewhere that folic acid supplements are beneficial for women with heavy periods. How does folic acid help heavy periods? Answer From Sandhya Pruthi, M.D. Folic acid supplements won't relieve ...

You’re in your 30s, you’re tired, and suddenly your period feels more like a downpour than a drizzle. Pads aren’t lasting more than an hour, and cramps are calling the shots now more than ever. What ...

Your period has always been a monthly visitor, but lately, it’s overstaying its welcome with increasing intensity. If you’re experiencing heavier periods in your middle years, you’re not alone. This ...

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 ...

When I was 11, I had a terrible pain on my right side. My mom was afraid I had appendicitis and took me to the E.R., where they did an ultrasound. I’ll never forget when the doctor came into the room, ...