You may pass bigger clots, fluid, and other tissue. The symptoms of a period may come on gradually before bleeding begins. They include bloating, appetite and mood changes, and breast tenderness.

A look at language related to periods and menstruation: Learn key terms regarding this aspect of women’s health, including symptoms, tests, treatments, and more.

Premenopause usually refers to your reproductive years, beginning with the onset of menstruation. Perimenopause is the time period between premenopause and menopause. This transition may take up ...

The 44th edition of Reference Data Series No. 1 (RDS-1) contains estimates of energy, electricity, and nuclear power trends up to the year 2050. The publication is organized into world and regional ...