Missing your period on occasion is normal. Aside from pregnancy, common causes include puberty, low body weight, menopause, ...

For many people, a missed period is the first signal that they're pregnant. However, this often isn't the first sign of pregnancy your body gives you. From hormonal changes to swollen breasts or ...

Lots of misinformation and anecdotal stories exist on the internet when it comes to pregnancy and fertility. One question that often comes up: If you’ve had sex during your period, can you get ...

Worrying about pregnancy is a very common situation – and with all of the sudden changes it can cause, it can be a stressful one, too. Every month, many women grapple with a single life-altering worry ...

Even before puberty, girls’ mouths are different than boys’. Some women might notice their gums swell and bleed more during certain times of their menstrual cycle. Dr. Kirtly Jones talks about how ...

“Getting pregnant on one's period is unlikely, but not impossible,” explains Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, OB/GYN at Yale-New Haven Hospital and clinical professor at Yale University School of Medicine. For ...

Knowing how long your menstrual cycle is and when to expect your period can be incredibly helpful. Whether you want to conceive or are actively avoiding that, knowing the window of time when you’re ...