You know when you stumble across something that damn near makes you spit out your tea? We’ve got one of those for you. Did you know that menstrual blood can flow backwards into your body? Yep.

Blood clots the size of raisins are normal during a heavy flow, but large, persistent clots may be a sign of an underlying condition.

Scrolling through Instagram, a video from holistic nutritionist Rachel Fuller caught my attention. “The brown blood you get at the start and end of your period... yeah, that’s not normal,” the ...

Dr. Anju Goel, MD, MPH, is a public health consultant and physician with more than 10 years of experience in the California public health system. Heavy periods can cause major blood loss and, in turn, ...

Every woman will know that their menstrual cycle and symptoms will differ to their friends and family members - but do you know the changes that could be a concern? It is totally normal for colour and ...

Does your period blood have an especially pungent odor? Here's how to tell the cause, from sweat and menstrual products to an STI or cervical cancer.

Disposable sanitary pads are the most commonly used period product - they stick into your underwear, absorb blood externally and are wrapped and binned after use. Dr Tempest advises changing pads ...

Over 200k tonnes of period product waste ends up in landfills every year in Ireland. Martha Brennan looks at the eco-friendly options on the market GROWING PAINS: The disposable period product market ...