Close up on a woman's hands holding a calendar, on which there are five days marked with a red X (representing her last period) and five days marked with green circles (representing ovulation).

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Key Takeaways Bleeding between periods can be caused by stress, poor nutrition, or ...

Abnormal vaginal bleeding is often ignored, but doctors warn it can be an early sign of cervical cancer. Here's why timely ...

Let’s be honest: Periods, in general, aren’t exactly comfortable. If you’re one of the 10 million Americans who deal with heavy bleeding during your period, then you have all the more reason to ...

It's okay to have two periods in one month if that's what's normal for you. Menstruation usually lasts 3-5 days, once every 24-38 days. You might get two periods in one month if your period comes ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health, parenting, and general health and ...

The endometrium is the layer of tissue lining the inside of the uterus – the reproductive organ in the pelvis where a baby develops. "The endometrium is a crucial part of the female reproductive ...

When your Uber Eats delivery or those shoes you ordered show up early, it’s a welcome surprise. But when your period makes a preemptive appearance in the form of unexpected spotting, not so much.