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).

When you’re trying to conceive, every detail about your menstrual cycle suddenly feels important. One of these signs that should never be brushed aside is irregular spotting between periods. According ...

Cramping and changes in menstrual cycles are common. But severe pain and bleeding that disrupt daily life are not. Here’s how ...

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 ...

"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 ...

The menstrual cycle is often seen as a routine biological function, but its fluctuations can sometimes spark concern. Changes in the consistency, color, or heaviness of menstrual flow may raise ...

Real talk: Periods can be unpredictable. Whether your period is suddenly shorter than normal, you got it twice in one month, or you're randomly spotting, it can be confusing when your cycle is ...

Frances Gatta is a freelance health writer with experience covering health care technology, general health, mental health, femtech and personalized nutrition for companies and publications like Oura, ...

Everyone who has periods knows that they don’t always come when they’re supposed to. Sometimes they’re late, other times they last way too long, and sometimes they’re early, ruining a perfectly good ...

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 ...