“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 ...

Kristyn Watkins, 37, underwent the procedure after giving birth to three kids. Kristyn Watkins got her first menstrual cycle when she was 10 years old and then suffered from what she describes as ...

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 ...

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, ...

Share on Pinterest Heavy menstrual bleeding is common during perimenopause and can lead to iron deficiency anemia, a well-known cause of fatigue. Maskot/Getty Images A recent study found that abnormal ...

Research finds period pain and heavy bleeding costs the Australian economy about A$14 billion every year in lost productivity.

Irregular periods after childbirth are normal and might take months to settle. Breastfeeding can delay your period’s return due to hormonal changes. Talk to a doctor if you experience very heavy ...