As anyone who has ever menstruated will know, every period is different. The menstrual cycle can be strongly affected by a variety of internal and external factors, including our lifestyle, weight ...

It's common for young girls to have intense cramps and long, irregular periods, but if yours appear to be getting worse as you grow older, it could be time to schedule an appointment. Here's how I ...

Your period comes at the same time every month -- except when it doesn't and you're not pregnant. Millions of women wonder why it doesn't always run like clockwork, and when to see a doctor. Truth is, ...

Spotting isn’t uncommon, and it can range from a small amount of blood in vaginal discharge to a heavy, period-like flow, the Cleveland Clinic says. Aside from spotting due to weight loss, excessive ...

Renita White, MD, is an obstetrician/gynecologist at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology in Atlanta, Georgia. Her areas of expertise include fibroids, irregular vaginal ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s bad enough dealing with your period once a month—the cramps, the mood swings, the ruined underwear… But twice? As it turns out, getting your period twice in one month isn’t all that abnormal. But ...