Early periods may be caused by lifestyle changes like stress, which alter your hormone production. Early periods can also be caused by underlying conditions like PCOS and endometriosis. Age-related ...

A new study out of Brazil links early or late menstruation onset to health struggles later in life. How the timing of your first period can influence your risk of obesity, high blood pressure and ...

Your menstrual cycle is the time between the first day of your last period and the first day of your next period. Most menstrual cycles are 24 to 38 days. When you have a cycle that’s less than 24 ...

Getting your period earlier than expected isn’t just an inconvenience – it could be your body sending important signals about your health. While menstrual cycles typically range from 21 to 35 days, ...

If you track your period, you know that having an irregular cycle is rarely enjoyable. If your search history is filled with questions about why your period is late or you're always asking Dr. Google, ...

Girls in the U.S. are getting their first period earlier than in decades past. Researchers say there are multiple factors causing early puberty, including obesity and environmental pollutants. Girls ...

Girls are getting their periods earlier and it is taking longer for their menstrual cycles to regulate – trends that are putting more girls at risk of health problems later in life. The average age of ...

Spotting before a period is typical and often means the period is about to start. It may last for around 1 or 2 days. However, sometimes spotting occurs for other reasons, such as pregnancy. Spotting ...

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 ...