Irregular periods in your 30s are often blamed on stress, but doctors warn underlying causes such as PCOS, thyroid imbalance, nutritional deficiencies, or early hormonal shifts may be responsible.

Doctors can already link irregular periods to a variety of medical conditions, and new research shows that abnormal menstrual cycles may soon be able to better predict a risk for heart disease — the ...

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Dr. Mary Jacobson is the Chief Medical Advisor at Alpha Medical. She received her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, and is an accomplished academic, board-certified ...

"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 ...

Getting pregnant can be a battle for some people. When it comes to fertility, a lot of pressure is placed on women, leading to many feeling isolated and alone. Treatment such as IVF or egg freezing ...

As anyone who has ever menstruated will know, every period is different. The menstrual cycle can be strongly affected by a variety of internal and external factors, including our lifestyle, weight ...

Irregular bleeding is something many women experience at some point in their lives. It can show up as spotting between periods, very heavy bleeding, cycles that come too early or too late, or bleeding ...