Your first period after childbirth may take some time to return, especially if you are breastfeeding. It's possible to become pregnant before your first postpartum period, as ovulation occurs before ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dads shouldn't shy away from conversations about their daughters' reproductive health—even if conversations about menstruation are ...

Did you know that a girl’s first period, known as menarche, is an indicator of her long-term hormonal health and future fertility? Sounds surprising, doesn’t it? While many women rarely think about ...

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 ...

Girls in the US are getting their periods younger and younger. According to studies, girls who get their menstrual cycles at a young age are more susceptible to long-term health problems. As a result, ...

Eating a healthy diet as a child is linked to girls having their first menstrual period at an older age than those who consumed a less healthy diet, according to a new study. The findings remained ...