The menstrual period, or menses, is the shedding of the uterine lining which flows from the uterus through the cervix and exists through the vagina. The average menstrual period lasts 3-5 days and happens monthly, however menstrual periods can vary greatly from woman to woman. The flow of blood can be light or heavy, and the cycle length (the time between the first day of menstruation and the day before the next period begins) can also vary significantly. Your regular menstrual cycles usually mean that you ovulate regularly, while irregular menstrual cycles are often related to hormonal problems such as ovulation problems.

Sex During Menstrual Period

You can get pregnant if you have unprotected sex during your menstrual period because sperm can survive for up to 5-6 days, and if you ovulate within that period it's possible to get pregnant. ... read more »

Could I Be Pregnant Even With A Period?

The general rule is that if you had a regular period then you are not pregnant. Being pregnant even though you just had your period is a rare exception, not the rule. ... read more »

Can You Get Pregnant on Your Period?

Can you get pregnant on your period? Is it safe and can it increase your risk of a sexually transmitted disease (STD)? ... read more »

Is This Implantation Bleeding, Spotting or My Period?

What you may consider implantation spotting can sometimes be the sign of an early period and that means you are not pregnant. If you have spotting right around the time your period would normally start, it can be even more confusing. ... read more »

Irregular Menstrual Periods or Bleeding Abnormalities: A Window into a Woman's Health

Your menstrual cycles are a window into your health. They are considered your fifth vital sign as they may indicate other medical issues now or in the future. ... read more »

Next Menstrual Periods Calculator and Calendar

Calculate your periods for the next 12 months! ... read more »

The Menstrual Cycle Days

A menstrual cycle is the time period starting on your first day of your menstrual period, the time you bleed, and it ends the day before the next next menstrual period. ... read more »

The Menstrual Cycle and Period

Learn more about fertility and your menstrual cycle and bleeding. ... read more »

Menstrual Cycle Calculator

Follow your period to see if your menstrual cycles are normal. ... read more »

Missed Menstrual Period: Am I Pregnant?

Missing a period, especially if you always had regular menstrual periods, is a significant event, so naturally the next question that follows is, "Am I pregnant?" ... read more »

Endometriosis, Pain, and Fertility – You Are Not Alone

Having endometriosis was one of the most painful things I’ve ever lived through. ... read more »

Is Sex During Your Period Safe?

Having sex during your period is a tricky situation. Not everyone is comfortable with the mechanics or mess of it yet many couples believe that this may be the only time to have unprotected sex without getting pregnant. But is that true? ... read more »

Müllerian agenesis - Mayer–Rokitansky–Küster–Hauser Syndrome

Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is a disorder that occurs in females and mainly affects the reproductive system. ... read more »

Where Did My Period Go After My Delivery?

For about six weeks after the giving birth, the woman will pass lochia (pospartum discharge from the vagina). Lochia is a mixture of placental tissue, blood and mucus. ... read more »

What Are PMS Symptoms?

Premenstrual syndrome, commonly known as PMS, comes with some uncomfortable complaints which are believed to be largely caused by the fluctuation of hormones and low serotonin levels that occur. ... read more »

Spotting: What Causes Bleeding Between Periods?

Metrorrhagia is abnormal bleeding or spotting that occurs between periods or that is not associated with menstruation. Most women will likely refer to it simply as spotting. ... read more »

What Is Cycle Syncing?

Learn about the four phases of the menstrual cycle and the best ways to eat and exercise during each phase! ... read more »

Implantation Bleeding or Menstrual Period?

How do you know if it's implantation bleeding? ... read more »

Progesterone Suppositories

Can progesterone suppositories prevent me from getting pregnant? ... read more »

No Periods, Not Ovulating?

If I don't have my periods does that mean I am not ovulating? ... read more »

Tracking My Period Is Annoying, Why Do It?

We know, it’s yet another task tacked on to the seemingly endless list of to-dos. I’m not trying to get pregnant, so do I really need to track my period? ... read more »

No Menstrual Period and Negative Pregnancy Test Not Pregnant

If you have amenorrhea and you don't have a period and are not pregnant, then certain tests can be done to find out why you are not getting your period. ... read more »

Is Ovulation (or Pre-Ovulation) Bleeding Normal?

Sometimes, during ovulation or shortly before, a woman may experience ovulation bleeding, which is different from the regular menstrual flow. ... read more »

Pelvic Pain 2 Weeks Before Period

Pelvic pain about midcycle or 2 weeks before the next period is usually due to ovulation. ... read more »

Birth Control Pill: Withdrawal Bleeding

The birth control pill contains active and inactive hormone pills. Active hormone pills prevent ovulation as well as the lining of the uterus from thickening. ... read more »

Primary Amenorrhea

Primary amenorrhea is diagnosed when a woman does not get her period by the age of 14 or 16 years of age. ... read more »

Clomiphene and Menstrual Period

Why do I need to get my period before clomiphene? ... read more »

Natural Family Planning (NFP)

What is Nautral Family Planning (NFP)? ... read more »

After the Pill - Bleeding Irregularly

I stopped the pill two months ago but am bleeding irregularly. What does this mean? ... read more »

Menstrual Period and Getting Pregnant

Can I get pregnant while I have my period? ... read more »

Long Cycles and Delayed Ovulation

A menstrual cycle with infrequent menstrual periods and cycles that are consistently longer than 35 days is also known as 'oligomenorrhea.' ... read more »

Menstrual Period After Miscarriage

After a miscarriage, it can take up to six to eight weeks for your ovulation to return to normal. And then it takes another two weeks for your period to come. ... read more »

Pregnant During My Period

Can I get pregnant during my period? ... read more »

No Periods Without Prometrium

I have no periods without prometrium. How can I get pregnant? ... read more »

When is My Period Supposed to Come?

A woman's menstrual cycle, or period, generally takes 28 to 32 daysto complete. There are some women who have shorter cycles and some whohave longer cycles. The only way to determine your cycle length is totrack your periods on a calendar. ... read more »

I Started a New Brand of Pill and My Period Changed. Why?

Birth control pills utilize hormones to regulate ovulation and therefore may change the menstrual cycle. After using one birth control prescription for a while your body adjusts to the hormones and you establish a more regular menstrual cycle. ... read more »

When to Work Out During Your Menstrual Cycle

For women who want to know when to work out during their menstrual period for best results, there could be a surprising answer. ... read more »

What are the Causes and Symptoms of Fibroids?

Uterine fibroids are common among women during reproductive years. Many women have fibroids, but location, growth pattern and size determine whether or not symptoms develop. ... read more »

Will I Get Pregnant if I Have Sex During My Period?

You would think with the body expelling the uterine lining during your menstrual cycle that sex during menstruation should be the safest time to go unprotected, but that is not the case. ... read more »

Progesterone-Induced Endometrial Withdrawal and IUI Outcome

According to a study published in the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology, progesterone-induced menses may have a negative effect on intra-uterine insemination (IUI) success. ... read more »

Can I Get Pregnant Before I Have My First Postpartum Period?

You can get pregnant before you have your first postpartum period. ... read more »

The Path To Pregnancy - A Daily Guide To Conception

Your path to pregnancy begins with the very first day of your menstrual period and ends with the delivery of the baby, about 40 weeks late. ... read more »

Is Late Ovulation a Problem?

Late ovulation (after CD 20-21) increases the risk of implantation failure and miscarriage. ... read more »

The BIG O - It's All About Ovulation

Ovulation is the release of an egg from the ovary. Ovulation is essential when trying to get pregnant and unless you are pregnant your period usually begins 14 days after ovulation ... read more »

Missed Menstrual Periods And Amenorrhea

On average, women have between 11 and 13 menstrual cycles, or periods, each year. For some women, 11 is far too many and others would love to have only 13 periods. ... read more »

Amenorrhea - Missing Your Period - Pregnancy Diagnosis

Amenorrhea is the absence of a menstrual period. Missing your regular menstrual period is for most women the very first early pregnancy sign. ... read more »

Can You Get Your Period When You Are Pregnant?

You can't have a regular  menstrual period once you are pregnant, but up to 30% of pregnant women experience some vaginal bleeding, and most go on to have a normal pregnancy. That is not the same as a menstrual period. ... read more »

When Will First Postpartum Menstrual Period Come?

You had your baby and now you are wondering when to expect your next menstrual period. When will you bleed the first time after the delivery? ... read more »

When To Expect Your Menstrual Period After Giving Birth

A regular Menstrual Period or Bleeding after Birth and Delivery Of The Baby usually come when you start ovulating again. This can last between 3-9 months on average. Breastfeeding may or may not prolong that time. ... read more »

Period Without Ovulation

Is it possible to get my period without ovulation? ... read more »

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