When Annalee learned that her daughter Phoenix had gotten her period, she wanted to celebrate the important milestone ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dads shouldn't shy away from conversations about their daughters' reproductive health—even if conversations about menstruation are ...

A female’s first menstrual period, known as menarche, occurs during puberty. Menstruation indicates that the body is mature enough for reproduction. About 98% of girls begin their periods by age 15.

Your period could be crampin’ your style — and your future health. Girls are reaching puberty faster than previous generations, a phenomenon perplexing researchers. The average age of the start of ...

The foods you pack in your kids’ lunch boxes may have an impact on whether they experience their first menstrual cycle too early, according to new research. Eating a more inflammatory diet was ...

Girls in the U.S. are getting their first menstrual period about 6 months earlier on average than they did in the 1950s and '60s. And the number... Girls are getting their first periods earlier.

Eating a healthy diet as a child is linked to girls having their first menstrual period at an older age than those who consumed a less healthy diet, according to a new study. The findings remained ...

After giving birth, it's common to have lots of questions about your first postpartum period: When will I get my first period after being pregnant? How will my menstrual cycle change? When is it time ...

The onset of menstruation is a pivotal moment for young girls, heralding a time of significant physical and emotional growth.

Girls who grow up eating a healthier diet than their peers may be less likely to get their first menstrual periods at an earlier age — regardless of height or body mass index — a new study suggests.