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

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.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For many people who menstruate, there’s the collective feeling of dread when it comes to “that time of ...

Doctors should pay more attention to women's menstrual cycles and treat them as an additional vital sign to assess a patient's health, researchers have said, after a new study found a link between ...

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 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 ...

Your menstrual cycle is the time between the first day of your last period and the first day of your next period. Most menstrual cycles are 24 to 38 days. When you have a cycle that’s less than 24 ...

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 ...

When you’re trying to conceive, every detail about your menstrual cycle suddenly feels important. One of these signs that ...

Irregular bleeding is something many women experience at some point in their lives. It can show up as spotting between periods, very heavy bleeding, cycles that come too early or too late, or bleeding ...

Discover the signs that indicate perimenopause may be ending, including irregular periods, increased hot flashes, and mood swings. Learn about symptoms, treatments, and lifestyle changes.