Menstruation is a result of puberty. This is when your body becomes capable of reproduction. When your menstrual cycle begins, your estrogen levels increase. That causes the lining of your uterus to ...

Most females have their first period around 2 years after breast development and other signs of puberty begin. For some, the first period may be light and start gradually with some spotting or brown ...

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You may be in the first trimester between conception and week 12 of pregnancy. You can take many steps in these early days of pregnancy, but you may also want to avoid certain activities. I would ...

Human beings are built to size each other up quickly, and these first impressions of one another are influenced by several factors—including facial shape, vocal inflection, attractiveness, and general ...

Pregnancy is different for every woman. Some women glow with good health during those first 3 months; others feel absolutely miserable. Here are some of the changes you might notice, what they mean, ...