Let’s be honest: Periods, in general, aren’t exactly comfortable. If you’re one of the 10 million Americans who deal with heavy bleeding during your period, then you have all the more reason to ...

Occasional vaginal or anal spotting usually isn’t cause for concern. Penile bleeding, however, usually occurs from an underlying injury or infection. Light bleeding during sexual activity often occurs ...

Bleeding during pregnancy can be understandably scary, and I feared the worst: another miscarriage. That year, I’d already lost four pregnancies. I went to the hospital, where I was admitted overnight ...

Uncontrolled bleeding represents one of the most alarming medical situations people encounter. While minor cuts and scrapes typically stop bleeding within minutes, persistent bleeding despite proper ...

Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...