One week you’re convinced your period’s coming, and then something feels off. The timing’s strange, so you start to wonder: ...

So, periods stink: Youve got , agonizing , , , and, of course, bleeding. Can it get worse? Well, you may also deal with a lovely aching, throbbing headache before or during your period. UGH. Exactly ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Qin Rao, MD, is a ...