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

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For girls, starting their period is inevitable. But the age when a child’s period begins, called menarche, can tell them a little ...

Girls who grow up eating a healthier diet than their peers may be less likely to get their first menstrual periods at an earlier age — regardless of height or body mass index — a new study suggests.

Menstruation is a natural biological process experienced by nearly half the global population. Yet, for many girls, the first period arrives as a surprise—often misunderstood, feared, or even ...

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

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 published today (Wednesday ...

Getting your first period can come with a lot of conflicting feelings, from confusion and fear to excitement or relief. Knowing what to expect — as much as is possible — is one thing that can make ...

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 ...