Irregular periods are a telltale symptom of starting the menopause transition. Other menopause-related symptoms will occur throughout the month and not just before a period, unlike PMS symptoms, due ...

Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MD Key Takeaways Early pregnancy cramps are milder than period cramps and can happen around implantation. Period cramps occur right before or during menstruation, ...

Many women seek therapy to talk about their struggles with extreme premenstrual syndrome (PMS). They often express themselves as follows: “The onset of my cycle every month stresses me out. How do I ...