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Thanks for your question, Jane. You may be surprised to know that many women experience irregular or infrequent periods. During the teenage years it is very common, but as ovulatory cycles establish, ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It is not uncommon to have irregular periods after stopping the pill, but they should really have settled down by six months or so. Sometimes when women think back to starting the pill, it was at a ...

Your menstrual cycle is the time between the first day of your last period and the first day of your next period. Most menstrual cycles are 24 to 38 days. When you have a cycle that’s less than 24 ...

A period that shows up two weeks ahead of schedule can feel like a red flag, but timing alone does not always signal trouble. Cycles shift for all kinds of reasons—some meaningful, some just part of ...