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How to Stop Your Period: 8 Medical Methods to Delay a Period

To stop your period for a few days or even months, you can utilize birth control pills, an IUD or Ethinyl Estradiol-Norethisteron pills.

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What To Do When Your Period is Late: Causes & How to Regulate

When your period is late and you have recently had unprotected sex, you may want to complete an over-the-counter pregnancy test to rule out a pregnancy.

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How to Induce Period (with 8 Natural Herbal Tea Recipes)

Learning how to induce period safely can help maintain menstrual health and ease discomfort caused by irregular cycles.

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Blood Clots During Period: 7 Causes & What It Means

Having blood clots during a period can be normal and usually happens due to abnormal hormone levels that cause the lining of the uterine walls to thicken.

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What are signs you're losing too much blood during a period?

Knowing the signs you're losing too much blood during a period helps identify heavy flow, such as soaking pads hourly, large clots, bleeding over 7 days, or symptoms like fatigue or dizziness. Learn what these changes mean and when medical evaluation is needed. Persistent heavy flow that disrupts normal routines.

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My period will not stop but it is light. What does this mean?

A light period that won't stop can be caused by hormonal imbalances, conditions like PCOS or fibroids, thyroid issues, perimenopause or medications. If the bleeding lasts for several days or impacts daily activities, it's important to consult a gynecologist for proper evaluation.

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Is brown discharge on birth control normal or should I be worried?

Brown discharge on birth control is usually caused by hormonal changes, especially when starting or changing the pill. Learn why spotting occurs, when it’s considered normal, and when to see a gynecologist for evaluation or possible contraceptive adjustment.

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Is it normal not to get a period during my pill-free week?

Having no period on the pill-free week is not common but can happen due to hormonal effects from birth control. Learn when it’s normal, when to take a pregnancy test, and what to do if you recently missed pills or switched to a different contraceptive formulation.

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Why was my period only 2 days this month?

A short menstrual period lasting only two days can be normal and often results from hormonal changes, stress, or birth control use. Understanding why your period was only 2 days this month helps identify possible causes such as thyroid issues, PCOS, or perimenopause that may affect cycle length.

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Why am I bleeding on the pill when I shouldn't be?

Breakthrough bleeding can occur even when taking birth control correctly. When wondering “why am I bleeding on the pill when I shouldn’t be,” it’s usually due to missed pills, hormone changes, or starting a new pack, and it often stops after a few months of regular use.

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