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

Whether you’re dealing with unpredictable timing, too-frequent bleeding, or disruptive pain, irregular periods can be a huge drag—one that up to 25% of people who menstruate have to live with. And who ...

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 ...

If you've noticed shifts in your cycle or unexpected physical changes, it could be perimenopause.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The menstrual cycle lasts from the first day of a person’s period to the day before the next period arrives. To an extent, it is normal for a person’s cycle length to vary from month to month. The ...