Having periods is normal, but talking about it with your kid might not be. Here's how to do it right, according to doctors.

The age you got your first period, also called menarche, is one of those milestones people remember forever. It feels loaded with meaning, and for good reason. Hormones, growth, fertility, and the ...

The onset of menstruation is a pivotal moment for young girls, heralding a time of significant physical and emotional growth.

Periods are — much to the frustration of women — a routine part of life. I got my first period when I was around 12, and understood innately that this was something I would be dealing with once a week ...