Fertility

A woman’s reproductive system is very different from that of a man, and may require different treatment approaches and health practices. Topics related to women’s health can range from birth control, menstruation, sexual health and other conditions that affect a woman’s body or wellbeing. Learn more about different types of vaginal discharge, how to manage your period and even how to calculate your fertile period.

Light Period: 10 Common Causes & What to Do A light period, or hypomenorrhea, is generally not a concerning finding. However, it may indicate a problem with hormonal production, like PCOS, particularly if the period is light but prolonged. Learn more about what causes a light period,. Updated on 06-02-2023
Brown Period Blood: 6 Causes & When to See a Doctor Generally, small quantities of dark blood during a period is normal and does not indicate any health problems. However, if it occurs frequently, it can be a sign of hormonal changes or uterine problems. Learn what the main causes of dark period blood can be. Updated on 05-31-2023
Why Is My Period Late? 11 Possible Causes & What To Do A delayed period is not always a sign of pregnancy, as other situations such as increased stress, hormonal changes or even excessive consumption of caffeine or alcohol can also lead to a delayed period. Learn about the possible causes for a late period and what to do. Updated on 04-12-2023
Morning-After Pill: How it Works, How to Take & Other FAQ The morning-after pill is an emergency contraceptive method that can be used up to 5 days after unprotected sex. Read more about how it works, how to take it and whether there are side effects associated with use. Also check out the frequen. Updated on 04-11-2023
Ovulation Symptoms: 6 Signs You May Notice When You’re Fertile The most obvious sign of ovulation is an increase in vaginal discharge, but there are other symptoms that can help you identify whether you are ovulating. Read about the 6 most common ovulation symptoms and learn how you can determine your fertile window. Updated on 03-17-2023
How to Stop Your Period: 6 Safe Ways to Do It There are ways of delaying your period for a few days, or even several months, like by using your birth control pills consecutively. However, none of these options can stop a period once it has started. See 6 possible ways to safely stop menstruation below. Updated on 02-28-2023
What Brown Discharge Before a Period Means: 8 Causes Brown discharge before a period can be a sign of ovulation or implantation. However, when it occurs with other symptoms, it may be a sign of infection or inflammation, which require assessment by a doctor. Learn about the common causes of brown discharge and what to do. Updated on 02-15-2023
How to Make Your Period Come Faster: 8 Methods to Try Some simple and effective ways to make your period come faster include: using birth control, avoiding heavy physical activity and changing your diet. It is important to rule out pregnancy however, if you experience a late period following unprotected sex. Learn more about ways to induce your period. Updated on 02-02-2023
9 Side Effects of the Morning-After Pill (& What to Do) The morning after pill prevents unwanted pregnancy, but it can also cause a lot of side effects, such as headache, motion sickness or breast tenderness. Learn about other adverse effects of Plan B and how to treat them. Updated on 01-27-2023
Why Is My Period Lasting So Long? 7 Causes & What to Do A period that lasts for over 8 days may be a sign of an abnormality in the reproductive system, like fibroids, polyps or IUD use. It may also be a sign of an STI, endometriosis, or even pregnancy. Learn about what causes of long, heavy periods and what to do. Updated on 12-21-2022

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