Do animals menstruate? [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 17 answers

I'd really appreciate any thoughts. My period is usually pretty regular - every 26-32 days for years, (though three months ago my cycle was 37 days long). Last month it came and went as normal (5 days long) but then, about three days later, I noticed more kind-of watery blood. Then, in the night, I coughed and some very bright, red, new-looking blood dripped out for about an hour. There was no pain and it wasn't excessive (didn't fill a pad), but kinda scary. [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2008 - 9 answers

Is there a way to shorten my period that does NOT involve birth control? I have a period that lasts seven to nine days, seven if I'm lucky. At least three to four of those days are quite heavy. It's a huge pain, for reasons detailed under the cut. Would weight loss work? Diet? Increased exercise? Ancient herbal secrets? Is there anything, anything at all? Has anything caused a permanent shortening of your cycle? [more inside]
posted on Jun 11, 2008 - 37 answers

I've been getting "extra" periods... [more inside]
posted on May 24, 2008 - 9 answers

I was on depo briefly, reacted badly, went off as soon as I could, but the after-effects still linger. Do I wait for the drugs to flush out, or is this more serious? [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2008 - 13 answers

I'd like to suppress my menstrual period for the next twenty years. Is this a good idea? [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 37 answers

Skipping periods on birth control - how does it work, and why didn't it when I tried? [more inside]
posted on Feb 22, 2008 - 13 answers

[Ladies filter] My niece just got her first period -- how to celebrate? Or is that a weird thing to do? [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2008 - 118 answers

Why would using a menstrual cup make periods shorter? To the squeamish: this question, shockingly, contains details about menstruation. [more inside]
posted on Nov 29, 2007 - 38 answers

What can I expect from taking a break from hormonal birth control? How long does it take the hormones to clear out of your system? Which hormonal birth control side effects disappear and which stay? Factual and anecdotal advice welcome! [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2007 - 22 answers

Shouldn't the uterus empty from above, not the side? [more inside]
posted on Aug 15, 2007 - 7 answers

Suggestions for tracking menstrual cycles using iCal? [more inside]
posted on Jul 31, 2007 - 6 answers

Can birth control prevent ovulation a day or two before it occurs? [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2007 - 21 answers

My period won't stop. And I'm not 14. [more inside]
posted on Jul 17, 2007 - 22 answers

What is the evolutionary relevance of PMS?
posted on Jul 2, 2007 - 49 answers

Why do I look pregnant when I get my period? [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2007 - 17 answers

I'm going back on the pill again and wondered what the best course of action is... [more inside]
posted on Jun 27, 2007 - 10 answers

Is my NuvaRing making my period wonky, and will it eventually stop? Has anyone had similar side-effects from starting on the Ring? Womanly cycle details inside. [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2007 - 12 answers

GynoFilter: Please help me find a good, compassionate, and knowledgable gynecologist in the Bay Area (preferably East Bay but will travel. Preferably female but am flexible). [more inside]
posted on Apr 18, 2007 - 11 answers

How does a woman menstruate in space? [more inside]
posted on Apr 12, 2007 - 16 answers

Looking for a video I saw online a while ago - an educational film made to teach mentally retarded girls about menstruation. [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2007 - 7 answers

Uh, Embarrassing-Sexual-Question-Filter? There seems to be some connection between being at the end of my menstrual cycle (that is, days from starting my period) and how easy it is to orgasm (that is... not at all.) Is this Science, or something I'm making up? [more inside]
posted on Feb 10, 2007 - 17 answers

Female health filter: Any way of getting short term "notification" of your period? Of course, [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2006 - 21 answers

MenstrualCycleFilter: My recent periods have been freakishly short. Should I be concerned, or just excited about all the money I stand to save on tampons? [more inside]
posted on Oct 22, 2006 - 13 answers

Could a moderate diet and a lot of stress account for my missed period? [more inside]
posted on Jul 20, 2006 - 17 answers

On a scale of 1 to 5, how freaked out should I be that I haven't had my period in six months? [more inside]
posted on Jun 22, 2006 - 28 answers

Do women lose weight when they menstuate? [more inside]
posted on Dec 28, 2005 - 19 answers

I don't really have periods. I have one maybe twice a year and when it comes it's very normal (slight PMS symptoms, minor cramps, lasts about 5 days). I started my period when I was 11 and I've never had regular periods, it's always been this exact pattern. [more inside]
posted on Dec 4, 2005 - 15 answers

Sex whilst on her period... [more inside]
posted on Nov 22, 2005 - 96 answers

I've never had PMS problems before outside of the occasional mild lower backache. I'm not on the pill because while my period is not on-the-dot regular, it does come every month for a fairly normal length of time and rate of flow. It has been easy to deal with. But for the past five or six months I've been getting Montezuma's Revenge bad at the onset of my period. What gives? [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2005 - 17 answers

Tampon-related question for the laaaaaaaadies... [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2005 - 61 answers

Ladies- what yummy foods do you crave when it's that time of the month? Also, how do you keep yourself from wolfing down every last source of it in your kitchen?
posted on Feb 11, 2005 - 39 answers

AskMeFemmes: Keeper and diva cup question. Details, unlike blood, inside.
posted on Jan 19, 2005 - 41 answers

I have had irregular, painful menstrual cycles from the age of 14, but in my 20s they basically became inverse periods: a few days of not bleeding, with most at a low, constant flow, and a few like a normal cycle. When it’s bad, I feel like I have a constant low-grade flu, with fatigue, muscle ache, mental fogginess, and wild moods of sadness and anger. Several pelvic exams and sonograms have shown no fibroids nor anything anatomical that should be causing this. I’ve tried birth control pills (that caused weight gain and nausea, even at low doses), and the ring and the patch, which didn't help at all. I spent a few years on Norplant with no cycle at all, but terrible problems with weight gain that I am still struggling with. The only product I have had luck with was Lunelle, which is no longer available in the US. Has anyone else ever dealt with this and found something that worked? I’ve seen many gynecologists over the years and none have an answer. I'm in my early 30s now and seriously considering a hysterectomy because I can't live like this anymore.
posted on Dec 25, 2004 - 8 answers

I've gotten conflicting answers from physicians, teachers, and Google searches so I come to you for anecdotal evidence: Is it really dangerous for menstruating women to practice inverted yoga postures? Has anyone you know ever suffered negative consequences from practicing inversions during her period?
posted on Mar 2, 2004 - 12 answers

I have the worst cramps of anyone. When it is that time of the month for me, I can barely function because the pain is so bad. I have tried several different things, and my doctor has tried me on several different prescription medicines, but nothing seems to help. Does anyone have experience with this? What helps you? More info inside.
posted on Feb 26, 2004 - 27 answers