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 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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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