The findings from a recent study also suggest that menstruating younger, especially at age 10 or less, may increase stroke risk. In the women who developed diabetes, there was also an association ...

Brandi Jones has over two decades of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting. Her clinical background includes pediatrics, medical-surgical, and women's health. She also specializes in ...

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 ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Research expert and rock climber Dr Natalie Brown discusses her best tips to maintain your ...

Q. Why don’t I have a period yet? I live with my gram, and she’s old so I can’t ask her. My friend goes to a different school than me and they had a class in school about periods, but my school ...

Your best friend, Julia, has it. Even Karen, the 10-year-old down the street, has it. So why don't you have your period yet? A girl's period, also known as menstruation, begins after she has reached ...