When Annalee learned that her daughter Phoenix had gotten her period, she wanted to celebrate the important milestone ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new study out of Brazil links early or late menstruation onset to health struggles later in life. How the timing of your first ...

Girls in the U.S. are getting their first period earlier than in decades past. Researchers say there are multiple factors causing early puberty, including obesity and environmental pollutants. Girls ...

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

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

Here’s what you need to know, straight from gynecologists.

Anna Lee Beyer writes about mental health, relationships, parenting, and books for Huffington Post, Romper, Slate, Glamour, Parents, and others. A first menstrual cycle usually occurs between the ages ...

We spoke to three women’s wellness advocates, who opened up about their first menstrual experience and what resources are needed to help today’s young women. Most women remember the day they ...