The onset of menstruation is a pivotal moment for young girls, heralding a time of significant physical and emotional growth. It’s important for caregivers to discuss menstrual hygiene and ...

Menstruation is a natural biological process experienced by nearly half the global population. Yet, for many girls, the first period arrives as a surprise—often misunderstood, feared, or even ...

For girls, starting their period is inevitable. But the age when a child’s period begins, called menarche, can tell them a little about their health later in life. Menarche that begins “anytime ...

Here’s what you need to know, straight from gynecologists.