Period cramps can be common—but they shouldn’t take over your life. Learn how to tell the difference between normal ...

Experiencing cramps after your period can catch you off guard. Some discomfort following your monthly visit can be expected, and just comes with the territory of menstruating. But, experiencing cramps ...

Earlier this spring, my 10-mile race and my period were scheduled to arrive on the same day. Every 28 (or so) days since my teenage years, I’ve found myself curled up in pain on the bathroom floor on ...

Dealing with menstrual pain and discomfort is a widespread challenge for many women. While over-the-counter medications are easily accessible, a growing number of individuals seek a more natural ...

There's a reason your body craves chocolate during your period. (Photo: Imstepf Studios Llc via Getty Images) Menstrual cramps can be annoying, plan-canceling and downright debilitating. And after ...

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 ...

A number of studies indicate that mindfulness and meditation can alleviate aspects of your period including PMS, period pains, and more. Clue, a female-health and period-tracking app, claims the ...

Stretching or applying heat or ice can help relieve a muscular cramp. For more persistent cramps, such as menstrual cramps, over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief may help. Cramps are involuntary ...

Some people consider dark chocolate a natural remedy for period cramps and pain. Menstrual cramps are caused by contractions in the uterus and the production of prostaglandin, a hormone-like messenger ...

Experiencing cramps but no period? It might be scary to feel pelvic pain and discomfort outside of your menstrual cycle (especially if it’s in addition to other startling symptoms), but the cause ...

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, ...