When it comes to getting pregnant, you probably have many questions, and—if you have irregular or nonexistent menses—you may wonder if you can ovulate without your period. Along those lines, can you ...

Having your period twice a month might seem unusual, but for some women, it’s a regular occurrence. While an occasional ...

You might have two periods in one month if your menstrual cycle is short, like 24 days. Irregular periods in early pregnancy can be caused by implantation or complications. See a healthcare provider ...

STUDIES AS WELL. IN TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, OVER THE LAST CENTURY, GIRLS HAVE BEEN GETTING THEIR PERIODS AT A YOUNGER AND YOUNGER AGE, ACCORDING TO A NEW STUDY. GETTING YOUR PERIOD BEFORE THE AGE OF ...

Period cramps without a period may be caused by ovulation, fibroids. endometriosis, or pregnancy. Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications like Advil can help treat most cramps. See a healthcare ...

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Girls in the U.S. are getting their first menstrual period about 6 months earlier on average than they did in the 1950s and '60s. And more girls are beginning menstruation before the age of 9, which ...

If you have teenagers in your life, you may have noticed that kids these days seem to be getting their periods earlier than previous generations did. It’s not just in your head: A recent study from ...