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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 ...

Pregnancy is almost long enough for you to forget what having a period feels like. But rest assured, the first period postpartum will swoop in to remind you—potentially with a vengeance. Here's ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jessica Biel opens up about getting her first period and dealing with period shame. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Noam ...

The age at which a woman has her first period can offer valuable clues about her long-term risk for conditions like obesity, diabetes, heart disease and reproductive health issues, according to a ...