If you have an extremely short cycle, then the time you ovulate could overlap with your period and you could get pregnant if you have unprotected sex.

My menstrual cycle is getting me confused. It’s usually 28 days, but I can sometimes go up to 40 days without having a period. How then can I work out my fertile period as I’m anxious about delays in ...

Irregular periods after childbirth are normal and might take months to settle. Breastfeeding can delay your period’s return due to hormonal changes. Talk to a doctor if you experience very heavy ...

Many people assume that getting pregnant during your period is impossible. It feels like a “safe zone,” especially in the early days of bleeding. But here’s the thing — the body doesn’t always work ...

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, also known as PCOS, gets a lot of attention — primarily for things like irregular periods, acne, ...

Renita White, MD, is an obstetrician/gynecologist at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology in Atlanta, Georgia. Her areas of expertise include fibroids, irregular vaginal ...

Uterine fibroids are muscular tumors that can cause bleeding between menstrual periods. Endometrial hyperplasia causes the endometrium to thicken and is linked to hormone imbalance. Polycystic ovary ...

Maven Clinic, a virtual provider for women and families, unveiled a menstrual cycle tracker and male fertility tools on Tuesday to help people get pregnant quicker. New York City-based Maven Clinic ...

Women who work night shifts may have an increased risk for irregular periods and hormonal imbalances, according to a study being presented Monday at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting ...