Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Key Takeaways Birth control methods can cause spotting or breakthrough bleeding.

Medically reviewed by Andrea L. Braden, MD Key Takeaways Spotting can happen due to stress, hormonal changes, or new birth ...

Let’s be honest: Periods, in general, aren’t exactly comfortable. If you’re one of the 10 million Americans who deal with heavy bleeding during your period, then you have all the more reason to ...

Are you open to try free-bleeding? If you’re unfamiliar or only heard the term in passing, it’s the practice of allowing one’s self, when on their period, to bleed without blocking or collecting the ...

If you menstruate, chances are you have your go-to period products, whether you love tampons, only use pads, or swear by menstrual cups. But recently, another tactic for dealing with aunt flow is ...

Bleeding that occurs before a missed period often leaves many women confused and anxious. Many women confuse light spotting with an early period, and that’s where the myth of “implantation bleeding vs ...

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Periods lasting longer than seven days are not normal, say gynaecologists. Experts explain the common causes of prolonged ...

Women of reproductive age bleed once a month during their menstrual period. This happens when your uterus sheds its lining, and the blood and tissue pass through the vagina and out of your body.

It's different for everyone. But while breast, waist and weight changes are hot topics at your mothers morning tea, what about postpartum periods? Postpartum what?! Oh yeah, that thing you used to get ...

"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 ...