If you got your period right before an ob-gyn appointment (it always has the best timing!), you wouldn't be the first to wonder if it's an issue. Annual check-ups, pap smears, and appointments for ...

For most women, the physician they are most likely to see on a regular basis is their gynecologist. Women visit their gynecologist's office for birth control, STD testing and any number of other ...

When it comes to an ob-gyn visit, there are a few things that seem to be a given: You’re uncomfortable in stirrups, you’re obsessing about what’s going through your doctor’s head as he or she pokes ...

This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with The Salt Lake Tribune. As journalists, we often talk to people about difficult things. We listen for themes and ...

These days there are more options for a woman’s menstrual cycle needs than ever. So what’s a girl to choose? By a certain age, most women are familiar with tampons or pads. These days, there are even ...

Periods or menstruation is a process where the uterus sheds its uterine lining made of mucus, blood, and other components. While most women and girls go through this, there are many misconceptions and ...

Working out releases endorphins, which are natural painkillers to combat painful period cramps. Experts say that working out regularly can also help with menstrual cramps. If working out doesn't ...

Menstrual cups and discs are some of the newer menstrual products now available for period needs. These are latex or silicone devices that collect menstrual blood, as opposed to absorbing it. They can ...