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 ...

Practical information on managing periods can help better prepare adolescents for the changes taking place in their bodies ...

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 ...

Explore whether being sick can delay your period and learn about other things that can cause an irregular menstrual cycle. Unless you’re trying to get pregnant, a late period can be, well, pretty ...

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 ...