Not getting your period after you go off birth control can be concerning, but it’s fairly common. Learn what happens to your ...

More than 65 percent of women ages 15 to 49 in the United States use some form of birth control, and many of them are on hormonal birth control methods like the pill, patch, ring, implant, injections, ...

Don’t like having your period? Hormonal birth control can be used for more than just preventing pregnancy — it’s also a popular way to go months or even years without a period. Continuous use birth ...

It's no secret that getting your period can be a buzzkill. Symptoms like weight gain and bloating can be frustrating, especially if you're going on vacation or have a big event coming up. You may even ...

Researchers found that while the menstrual cycle changes heart rate variability (HRV), it does not significantly affect ...

Put a finger down if you’ve ever had to scour a resort gift shop for a tampon or pad. Yeah, it’s not exactly vacation vibes. But that’s what happens when your period makes a surprise visit and ...

Women taking active birth control pills reported more emotional eating, highlighting a possible link between hormones and ...

For some, this phase provides many positive symptoms of increased confidence, energy and motivation. After ovulation, hormone levels are higher, with a peak in progesterone and a secondary peak in ...