You can stop your period with continuous cycle pills, an IUD, shots, patches, or vaginal rings. To delay your period, you can skip your placebo week of birth control and start a new pack. You can't ...

Bleeding without a tampon or cup - that's the basic idea behind free bleeding. This does not mean that you always have blood-stained pants. Christin Klose/dpa Many people, including those who ...

Cramping and changes in menstrual cycles are common. But severe pain and bleeding that disrupt daily life are not. Here’s how ...

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 ...

It can take several months for your period to regulate after a Mirena IUD insertion. Some people may notice that their period stops within a year of insertion. While Mirena doesn’t stop periods in all ...

Everyone's periods are different. Fact. And news flash: that's OK. While your bestie's TOTM might be as regular as clockwork, yours could be a little more - shall we say - rogue. (I know mine likes to ...

Temporarily postponing menstruation is generally considered safe for people with regular menstrual cycles. Those with natural monthly periods can skip one or more cycles without harmful effects to ...

Treatment options for heavy periods include hormonal contraceptives, tranexamic acid, progestins, and some surgical procedures. Heavy menstrual bleeding, known scientifically as menorrhagia, can be ...

It's no secret that getting your period can be a buzzkill. Symptoms like weight gain and bloating can be frustrating, especially if you're going on vacation or have a big event coming up. You may even ...

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