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 ...

Anaemia, thyroid disorders and menstrual problems often reinforce each other in women. Doctors explain why the cycle goes ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Hypothyroidism can make periods irregular. You might experience infrequent or sporadic menstruation, heavy menstrual bleeding, or stop having periods altogether. Also known as an underactive thyroid, ...

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 ...