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For many people, a missed period is the first signal that they're pregnant. However, this often isn't the first sign of pregnancy your body gives you. From hormonal changes to swollen breasts or ...

Hormonal changes, such as menopause and polycystic ovary syndrome, can cause missed periods. The cause may need to be evaluated. Intense stress can interrupt hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle ...

Let me first state that not all women have regular periods. If the gap between the start of your periods keeps changing, then you have irregular periods. You should see your Doctor if this happens.

Consider these in addition to a pregnancy test when you have a late or missed period. Unless you're trying for a baby, getting your period regularly is both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Signs of functional hypothalamic amenorrhea include early estrogen loss and anovulation. The condition is often ...

When your Uber Eats delivery or those shoes you ordered show up early, it’s a welcome surprise. But when your period makes a preemptive appearance in the form of unexpected spotting, not so much.