Center for Young Women's Health
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)PMS stands for Premenstrual Syndrome; “pre” means “before” and “menstrual” refers to the menstrual cycle or periods. Not all girls will get PMS. Most girls and women with PMS have symptoms during … read more
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Painful Periods (Dysmenorrhea)
It’s common for many girls to have mild pain with their periods a couple of days each month. However, if your pain is not relieved with over-the-counter pain medicine, and … read more
Menstrual Periods
Puberty is the time when your body changes because of hormones produced by your ovaries. Puberty usually starts between age 8 and 13 and includes growth of your breasts, the … read more
Menstrual Cramps
Menstrual periods can be light and easy for some teens and young women, but for others, they can be heavy and/or accompanied by painful cramps. Cramps can be a big … read more