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Medically reviewed by Andrea L. Braden, MD Key Takeaways Spotting can happen due to stress, hormonal changes, or new birth ...

If you are experiencing any abnormal menstrual changes, don’t brush them aside, as they could indicate something serious.

If you're eating a diet that's rich in unhealthy carbs or if you've gained weight, your body will produce varying levels of certain hormones, shifting when you ovulate. Be that as it may, irregular ...

Women in their 30s are often caught in a balancing act between demanding careers and expanding families. Late nights, missing meals, and constant deadlines creep quietly into their lives. So when ...

It’s a condition that can affect up to 25% of all women: Irregular menstrual cycles. Doctors are raising awareness about a study from the American Heart Association, which says that women affected by ...

Opill (norgestrel) is an over-the-counter oral birth control pill. Opill can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include irregular periods, headache, and nausea. The Food and ...

Everyone who has periods knows that they don’t always come when they’re supposed to. Sometimes they’re late, other times they last way too long, and sometimes they’re early, ruining a perfectly good ...

Frances Gatta is a freelance health writer with experience covering health care technology, general health, mental health, femtech and personalized nutrition for companies and publications like Oura, ...

Recent research shows that the COVID-19 vaccine can cause menstrual irregularities and postmenopausal bleeding. These symptoms typically resolve on their own within a few weeks. There have been ...

For many people who menstruate, there’s the collective feeling of dread when it comes to “that time of the month.” While most get their period every four weeks, some people may menstruate more often ...