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Having a period every single month has long been considered the norm and viewed as a sign of good health and fertility. But if you’re generally healthy and aren’t trying to become pregnant, you don’t ...

Missing a period when you’re on birth control can be enough to make your heart stop. Take a deep breath. Not having a period while using NuvaRing is probably NBD. Yep! Missing a scheduled period when ...

Yes, you can ovulate without having a period. Many assume ovulation and a period always go together, but that’s not the case. Ovulation occurs when an ovary releases an egg. Still, you won't have a ...

Don’t like having your period? Hormonal birth control can be used for more than just preventing pregnancy — it’s also a popular way to go months or even years without a period. Continuous use birth ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. No one enjoys having their period—that’s pretty much the facts. (If it’s a fun time for you, pls send ...

We’ve all been there: You have a long-awaited tropical vacation, or maybe just a big life event that you know you’ll want to feel your best for, and you realize that it’s going to fall during that ...

It's not an official medical diagnosis, but rather a form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). More than 90 percent of people who menstruate say they get symptoms like bloating, moodiness, and headaches a ...

Dr. Omar Al-Heeti is an assistant professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University and practices internal medicine with a specialty in infectious diseases. He received his medical degree from the ...

Although you can get a Pap smear during your menstrual period, some doctors may prefer you do not. A heavy flow may alter your exam results. If in doubt, it’s better to ask your OB-GYN, but try not to ...