Over the last 55 years, young girls in the US have been getting their first periods earlier and earlier. Nowadays, the average age is roughly 12. Some girls may menstruate as early as 8, according to ...

In 2026, menstruation is no longer a taboo. People are not only shedding prejudices surrounding it but also celebrating it.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new study out of Brazil links early or late menstruation onset to health struggles later in life. How the timing of your first ...

Menstrual Health Tips: When should women have their first period, what health information is related to its timing, and what are the possible risks? Menstrual Health Tips: Menstruation is an important ...

SAN FRANCISCO—A grandfather’s exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals may impact the age when his granddaughter starts her first period, according to preliminary data being presented Sunday at ENDO ...

Jada Pickett talks with the founder of PeriodT Kit, the heart-and-soul behind a brand on a mission- Lhyn Smith. Her mission is to make that milestone first period moment for girls aged 8-13 less scary ...