Everyone who has gotten a period knows that they don’t always come when they’re supposed to. Sometimes they’re late, other times they last way too long, and sometimes they’re early, ruining a ...

It is a common sign your period is coming and usually starts one to two weeks before your period begins, says Sherry Ross MD, an OB-GYN at Providence Saint John's Health Center. 4. Sore breasts ...

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If you know your period is coming up around exam time, and if talking to someone who can help isn’t an option, Dr Maybin says it’s possible to get things in place beforehand that might help ...

You may notice your period has a lingering odor every month. Your period blood may smell if you have an infection or imbalance of vaginal bacteria. Leaving a tampon in for too long may also cause ...