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 ...

Two OB/GYNs explain how to delay your period with hormonal birth control and whether natural remedies for pausing your period work. That “time of the month” never comes at a convenient time. If we’re ...

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 ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Qin Rao, MD, is a ...

To make your period come faster, take your placebo birth control pills earlier, try having sex, or relieve stress.

More than one in five women suffer heavy periods, rising to one in three when approaching the menopause. Heavy periods can have a big impact on your life, keeping you from normal activities and even ...

When you start your period, you may have noticed that you tend to experience diarrhea — here's why that happens and how to ...