Skip navigation

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Results 1 - 10 of 70 for Periods
  1. Menstruation (National Library of Medicine)  
    Menstruation, or period, is normal vaginal bleeding that occurs as part of a woman's monthly cycle. Every month, your body prepares ... passes out of the body through the vagina. Periods usually start between age 11 and 14 and ...
  2. Period Pain (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are painful periods? Menstruation, or period, is normal vaginal bleeding that happens as part of a woman's monthly cycle. Many women have painful periods, ...
  3. Vaginal Bleeding (National Library of Medicine)  
    Menstruation, or period, is a woman's monthly bleeding. Abnormal vaginal bleeding is different from normal menstrual periods. It could be bleeding that is between periods, ...
  4. Menopause (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... the time in a woman's life when her period stops. It usually occurs naturally, most often after ... reached menopause when she has not had a period for one year. Changes and symptoms can start ...
  5. Premenstrual Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... that start one to two weeks before your period. Most women have at least some symptoms of PMS, and the symptoms go away after their periods start. The symptoms may range from mild to ...
  6. Endometriosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... a mother, sister, or daughter with endometriosis Your period started before age 11 Your monthly cycles are ... risk if: You have been pregnant before Your periods started late in adolescence You breastfeed your babies ...
  7. Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... years old. They may start getting irregular menstrual periods as they transition to menopause. For women with POI, irregular periods and reduced fertility start before the age of ...
  8. Hemorrhoids (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... bowel movements. Sitting on the toilet for long periods of time. Chronic constipation or diarrhea. A low- ... movements. Not sitting on the toilet for long periods of time. Taking over-the-counter pain relievers. ...
  9. Postpartum Care (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... will have spotting or bleeding, like a menstrual period, off and on for up to six weeks. ...
  10. Puberty (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... hair grows in the pubic area and armpits. Menstruation (or a period) usually happens last. In boys: Puberty usually begins ...
previous · 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · next