This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. If your periods have gotten heavier, longer, or suddenly clot-heavy as you’ve moved into your 40s, you’re far from alone. Many people enter a new ...

One common myth is that severe menstrual pain means you are more fertile. Some women believe that intense cramps indicate a “strong uterus” ready for conception, but this idea is misleading. While ...

It is hard to explain just how debilitating heavy periods are to people that haven’t experienced them. Even in healthcare settings, it’s often not a comfortable topic – the ‘Just A Period’ survey ...