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.

While the happiness of having a baby is unparalleled, postpartum can be a tough time for a new mom. As she deals with ...

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 ...

A period normally lasts between two and seven days, with the average period length being five days. If your period lasts more than eight days and you are experiencing heavy bleeding, see a doctor. To ...

Irregular periods after childbirth are normal and might take months to settle. Breastfeeding can delay your period’s return due to hormonal changes. Talk to a doctor if you experience very heavy ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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