Statisticians have come up with a new and more accurate way to determine whether an African American woman is at risk for developing breast cancer. Researchers from the National Cancer Institute found that previous risk assessment tools for breast cancer, based on only large groups of white women, actually underestimated the risk for African American women.

The new analysis, called CARE, checked three factors to determine risk for breast cancer in African American women:

•Age at first menstrual cycle
•Family history of breast cancer (mother or sisters)

Almost everyone I know has the same issue...why are periods so much worse after having children?

Before I had kids, they were ok. A few cramps, bloating, nothing major. Since having kids, my period lasts longer, is more painful and much, much heavier.

Anyone else experience this and why does this happen?

Harvard’s Dr. Bernstein explains how common migraines are during a woman’s menstrual cycle.

(HealthDay News) - A regular, healthy menstrual cycle is a good indicator of a woman's reproductive health. If you have problems with your period, see your doctor.

Here's a list of warning signs that something may be wrong, provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:

* If you have no menstrual cycle by age 15, or within three years of breast development.
* If you have no period for more than 90 days.
* If you suddenly have irregular periods after having had regular periods consistently.