THE average woman will have a staggering 480 periods over the course of her lifetime — but what red flags should we look out ...

Two health experts have issued an important message to anyone whose period is ‘pouring out like water’ as you might need to ...

Abnormal uterine (womb) bleeding is a common problem in women. Abnormal uterine bleeding can occur as either a change in your normal menstrual period or as bleeding in between your normal menses. You ...

Ob-gyns explain the viral trend—and if it can actually stop or delay bleeding.

(By Dr. Vijay Karan Reddy) Cervical cancer is one of the few cancers where early detection can truly change outcomes, yet it ...

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A woman experienced continuous menstrual bleeding for over three years, baffling doctors until she finally discovered a potential explanation.

The most common side effect after getting an IUD inserted is cramping. Hormonal IUDs like Mirena can make your period lighter and, in some cases, stop it altogether. Non-hormonal copper IUDs can cause ...