Menstruation

Roughly half the population is very familiar with ovulation, a key part of the menstrual cycle that involves the release of an egg from the ovary into the fallopian tube, making that egg open to fertilization by sperm. In most cases, this process lasts about a day, with the egg being reabsorbed by the uterine […]

You may not have heard of this condition, but it's a painful reality for many women. It's actually German for "middle pain," and relates to pain halfway through a menstrual cycle. It's not usually serious, but it's a monthly ordeal that can be troubling. Here are 12 things to know about this condition, and how to handle it.