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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 ...

A missed period can be worrying, especially when you take a pregnancy test and the results are negative. It’s normal to feel anxious when your body doesn’t follow its usual routine. Many people ...

Temporarily postponing menstruation is generally considered safe for people with regular menstrual cycles. Those with natural monthly periods can skip one or more cycles without harmful effects to ...

You can stop your period with continuous cycle pills, an IUD, shots, patches, or vaginal rings. To delay your period, you can skip your placebo week of birth control and start a new pack. You can't ...

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 ...

You may miss a period for one or two months, or you may experience complete amenorrhea, which is a lack of menstruation for three or more months in a row. But it is important to note that there are ...