Menstruation

10 Things That Mess With Your Period

<p>Reasons why your period is heavy, erratic, or missing altogether&mdash;a...

Reasons why your period is heavy, erratic, or missing altogether&mdash;and what to do about it.

Menstruation

Is It Really OK to Skip a Period Using Birth Control?

<p>Lots of women use the pill to change the timing of their periods. Here, ...

Lots of women use the pill to change the timing of their periods. Here, experts weigh in on whether that's a safe idea.

Menstruation

How Your Period Changes During Your 20s, 30s, and 40s

From easier cramps to a heavier flow to more PMS mood swings, here&#39;s a ...

From easier cramps to a heavier flow to more PMS mood swings, here&#39;s a guide on what to expect decade by decade—and when a change to your cycle might be a sign of something serious.

Menstruation

8 Reasons You’re Spotting Between Periods

Light vaginal bleeding can be completely normal—but it may also be a clue s...

Light vaginal bleeding can be completely normal—but it may also be a clue something&#39;s wrong. Here&#39;s what to know, and when to talk to your doc.

Menstruation

10 Ways to Get Rid of PMS

PMS. Ugh! Every month, about 85% of women get at least one symptom such as ...

PMS. Ugh! Every month, about 85% of women get at least one symptom such as cramping, bloating, or general crabbiness. Here are 10 things you can do to get rid of PMS.

Menstruation

How Dangerous Is It to Forget a Tampon in Your Vagina?

Here&#39;s what gynecologists who retrieve lost tampons all the time want y...

Here&#39;s what gynecologists who retrieve lost tampons all the time want you to know.