Researchers are finally trying to understand the complex causes of menstrual pain, or dysmenorrhea—and potential solutions.

What Exactly Is a Menstrual Cup? A menstrual cup is a small, flexible cup—usually made from medical-grade silicone—that’s inserted into the vagina to collect menstrual fluid rather than absorb it.

Perimenopause is the time when a woman's body begins its shift into menopause, and it comes with a number of not-so-fun changes. One of the most surprising is irregular menstrual periods. While ...