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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 ...

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 ...

Your breasts are bigger and slightly sensitive. One minute you were happy, and the next, there are tears streaming down your face. If you’re a person with ovaries, these symptoms are all too familiar.

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 ...

If you have an extremely short cycle, then the time you ovulate could overlap with your period and you could get pregnant if you have unprotected sex.

When you bring your newborn home for the first time and are finally left alone with them, it can feel like a majorly daunting task keeping them alive. The imposter syndrome kicks in hard and you’re ...

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 ...