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For many people, a missed period is the first signal that they're pregnant. However, this often isn't the first sign of pregnancy your body gives you. From hormonal changes to swollen breasts or ...

Let me first state that not all women have regular periods. If the gap between the start of your periods keeps changing, then you have irregular periods. You should see your Doctor if this happens.

Periods are — much to the frustration of women — a routine part of life. I got my first period when I was around 12, and understood innately that this was something I would be dealing with once a week ...

The average woman has 11 to 13 menstrual periods per year. You might be unique in that you have more or fewer. Missed or irregular periods must be evaluated in light of your personal norms. During the ...