Anna Druet

Menopause and the lead-up to it—known as perimenopause—varies from person to person. But there’s one thing I wasn’t prepared for: my skyrocketing sex drive.

The morning after pill is more effective the sooner you take it. However, copper IUDs are the most effective form of emergency contraception.

If you have access to a legal abortion, here is what you can expect, and how each type of abortion works.

What is "normal" vaginal discharge? Everything you need to know, from color (brown, white, yellow, pink, clear, gray) to consistency (watery, creamy) to odor.

Clue is not currently designed to help you avoid pregnancy. Here’s what you need to know.

Ovulation typically happens about 13–15 days before the start of each period. Here's how to know your ovulation symptoms—and everything else you need to know.

Irregularity is normal and expected when your periods first begin in life, and when they are coming to an end. In between those times, it...

Your body might give you clues. Here are the signs and symptoms of when you’ll get your first period.

PCOS can cause irregular cycles, excess bodily hair growth, weight gain and complications with fertility. Here's what you need to know.

When will my period start? Here are some clues. From breasts, to pubic hair, body shape, discharge, and everything else that comes with puberty

Miscarriage occurs in up to 1 in 5 detected pregnancies. The miscarriage rate is closer to 1 in 3 when accounting for undetected pregnancies.

A look at the historical roots and theories behind menstrual stigma.

How does reproductive health in the US compare to the rest of the world?

From an insider, how to get the most out of your period tracking app.

Endometriosis is a leading cause of pelvic pain, and painful sex—up to 1 in 10 women of reproductive age may be affected.

Menstrual cycle variation is usually normal. It can also be a sign of a medical condition that could need treatment.

The way sex feels can change throughout your cycle. Here are five ways your menstrual cycle might influence your sexperience.

Irregular periods, fertility, and other things that come with puberty

The menstrual period, which we commonly refer to as just a “period,” is the shedding of your uterine lining (your endometrium).

The way your cervix feels to the touch will change throughout your menstrual cycle.

We spoke with Jennifer Weiss-Wolf to find out what “menstrual equity” means, and why it’s so important.

Everything you need to know about the menstrual cup.

Experiencing abnormal vaginal discharge or odor? It might be Bacterial Vaginosis, which is very common.

How apps are learning about women's health and the menstrual cycle.

The latest news in menstrual cycle science research.

Age at menarche varies across countries, races, and communities. Menarche usually begins between the ages of 9–15, about two years after the onset of puberty.

The impact of Zika virus on reproductive health

Traveling across time zones can throw your hormones, and your menstrual cycle, out-of-whack.

What's the effect of using period euphemisms and slang?

Different factors like how a culture eats and typical lifestyles can affect how an average hormonal profile looks.

Everything you need to know about kegels, and the pelvic floor

Menopause signs & symptoms, how long it lasts, the average age of menopause, menopause treatment, and more. Here’s how you can be prepared

Your “period” on the pill is actually called withdrawal bleeding, and happens when the levels of hormones in your pills drop.

Want to know how to get rid of menstrual cramps? Here are science-backed tips for relief. Most period cramps are caused by an excess of...

What ovulation pain feels like, which side it's felt on, and how to tell if you experience it.

Most of it is cervical fluid, and it changes along with the menstrual cycle. "Ovulation discharge" has the quality of an egg white.

Bodies, sperm, and eggs do a lot of work to achieve a pregnancy. We've broken it all down for you here: what happens before, during,...