A regular menstrual cycle is a sign of good health so it’s a good idea to keep an eye on yours. Most menstruating women have a rough idea when their next period is due. A lucky few have a cycle that ...

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You can’t rely on a missed period, but there are other ways to tell you might be pregnant. If you have regular menstrual cycles, one of the first signs you may be expecting a baby is a missed period.

Cramping and changes in menstrual cycles are common. But severe pain and bleeding that disrupt daily life are not. Here’s how to tell what a healthy period looks like – and when symptoms should be ...

If your mysterious weight loss, sudden intolerance to heat, and noticeably irregular period has you scouring the internet for the reasons why, you’ve probably wondered if your symptoms are the result ...

Periods do not always cause problems. But if they are consistently very heavy or painful, or if they regularly cause severe mood changes, it can significantly disrupt a person’s life. Irregular or ...

On World Cancer Day, doctors explain why long gaps between periods shouldn't be ignored. Infrequent menstruation can signal ...

Uterine fibroids are muscular tumors that can cause bleeding between menstrual periods. Endometrial hyperplasia causes the endometrium to thicken and is linked to hormone imbalance. Polycystic ovary ...

Almost every woman will experience abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) at least once in her lifetime. AUB accounts for approximately one third of gynecologic outpatient visits 1 and about 10% of visits to ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: While chronic stress affects your body, it doesn’t directly cause early menopause. Stress can ...

Whether they consider it a blessing or a bother, most women feel all is well when their periods come at the right time, every time. For this to happen, an intricate interplay of hormones has to be ...