Menstruation

It would be ill-advised to "treat" an irregular period with birth control pills, just for convenience. Find out why. ...

What should you do when your 14-year-old goes five months without a period? ...

Find out when menstrual pain calls for a visit to the doctor. ...

It can be "normal" for a girl to skip a few months of periods, especially early on. But when is it a cause for concern? ...

A girl's growth slows down once she starts her periods, but it doesn't stop completely. ...

Many girls have varied periods for up to two years after their first period. There may be several months in a row without any period, especially during the first year after menarche. ...

Get some advice on how to explain the changes of puberty and menstruation to an 11-year-old girl. ...

Our expert addresses some common questions about menstrual flow and tampon use in young teens. ...

Is a female doctor a better choice for a girl, once she begins menstruating? ...

The age at which a girl will start to menstruate is quite variable -- find out the normal range. ...

Even after their first period, girls continue to grow taller, and "regular" menstrual cycles usually do not happen for one to two years more. ...