The findings from a recent study also suggest that menstruating younger, especially at age 10 or less, may increase stroke risk. In the women who developed diabetes, there was also an association ...

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 ...

Everything in life is interconnected, especially when it comes to health. Menstrual health has a huge role in defining the overall health and wellness of women. Turns out, the age of your first period ...

SAN FRANCISCO—The age at which a woman has her first period can offer valuable clues about her long-term risk for conditions like obesity, diabetes, heart disease and reproductive health issues, ...

Prevent early periods in girls: As age increases, many stages come into life. Children also start becoming young after puberty. There was a time when girls' periods used to start at the age of 12-13 ...

Starting your period before all of your friends do can be awkward. But, according to a new study, early-onset puberty may be associated with a reduced risk of dementia later in life. Over 5 million ...

Over the past few decades, the onset of menstruation has shifted from a "when I was 12" storyline to one where girls are hitting puberty younger — and often, with more unpredictable cycles. Recent ...

Dr. Kopans answers the question: 'Does My Age At First Period Impact Risk?' — -- Question: Does the age that I first got my menstrual period and its pattern affect my risk for breast cancer?

We often hear about parents having “the sex talk,” but there shouldn’t be just one talk. Sex talks should be ongoing, and age-appropriate, so children are informed and aware. Our children should ...