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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.

Getting pregnant can be a battle for some people. When it comes to fertility, a lot of pressure is placed on women, leading to many feeling isolated and alone. Treatment such as IVF or egg freezing ...

Thanks for your question, Jane. You may be surprised to know that many women experience irregular or infrequent periods. During the teenage years it is very common, but as ovulatory cycles establish, ...

Doctors can already link irregular periods to a variety of medical conditions, and new research shows that abnormal menstrual cycles may soon be able to better predict a risk for heart disease — the ...

Irregular periods are often dismissed as “normal” in teenagers, and in many cases, they are a natural part of puberty. But doctors say an increasing number of adolescents are facing persistent ...

"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 ...

For many people who menstruate, there’s the collective feeling of dread when it comes to “that time of the month.” While most get their period every four weeks, some people may menstruate more often ...

Medically reviewed by Alyssa Dweck, MS, MD, FACOG Key Points When stopping birth control, your cycle may take time to return to its natural rhythm.Stress, body weight changes, or underlying health ...