Periods are a natural process in women's bodies. Hormonal changes occur four to five days a month. These changes can cause women to experience physical and mental challenges during their periods.

Dr. Nita Landry shares five things people should know about pain and periods. Period pain is a fact of life for many women, yet many don't know that what they are experiencing might not be normal.

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 ...