For generations, conversations around menstruation in India have been clouded by silence, shame, and myths. While awareness has increased, far too many young girls still experience their first period ...

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.

The Supreme Court is set to frame guidelines to protect women's health, dignity, and privacy concerning menstruation, prompted by an incident where sanitation workers were forced to prove they were ...

A first menstrual cycle usually occurs between the ages of 10 and 16 with the average age of a first period being 12.4 years old. That’s a pretty wide range, so how do you know when your kid needs ...