A period normally lasts between two and seven days, with the average period length being five days. If your period lasts more than eight days and you are experiencing heavy bleeding, see a doctor. To ...

If you're the proud owner of a uterus, you're likely well acquainted with cramps. But to understand why you get them in the first place, it's helpful to think of the uterus like a huge muscle (because ...

Short and long menstrual cycles have been associated with an increased risk of chronic diseases. Menstrual cycle length seems to be determined by the underlying hormonal profile—but could cycle length ...

Most things in life are uncertain, but when it comes to your period, you can usually count on its friendly appearance once a month. What constitutes a 'normal' period is pretty subjective, but what ...

If you've ever had a short period one month, followed by a longer one the next month, you might be left wondering: what should the normal length of a period be? To find out, we spoke to experts at ...

A few years ago, GB runner Jessica Judd (listen to our podcast with Jess) made a startling admission: depending on the stage of her menstrual cycle, her 3,000m time could vary by as much as 15 seconds ...