Girls today are reaching puberty earlier than previous generations, raising questions about whether an early first period could also mean an earlier menopause. While some studies have found a link, ...

More than 65 percent of women ages 15 to 49 in the United States use some form of birth control, and many of them are on hormonal birth control methods like the pill, patch, ring, implant, injections, ...

Getting your first period can come with a lot of conflicting feelings, from confusion and fear to excitement or relief. Knowing what to expect — as much as is possible — is one thing that can make ...

A mother shares her concerns about her daughter starting her first period at school and how she's preparing for it. She ...