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Irregular periods make symptom onset hard to predict. Whether you use a period tracker app (be careful with these!) or turn to a trusty paper calendar, keeping tabs on your cycle is a smart idea. Not ...

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 ...

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 ...

The viral claim that you can simply "scoop out" your period has OB-GYNs in a cramp — but they were quick to debunk and ...

Women with irregular menstrual cycles or cycle lengths may face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, a new study suggests. Cycles that are shorter than normal – less than 21 days – and longer-than ...

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 ...

Regulating an irregular period isn't a DIY activity. If you notice any significant changes to your cycle or stop getting a period, you should always consult with a board-certified ob-gyn. However, ...

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

Women with irregular or long menstrual cycles may be more likely to die prematurely when compared to those who have regular or short cycles, according to a study. Participants who said they always had ...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, also known as PCOS, gets a lot of attention — primarily for things like irregular periods, acne, ...