Discover reasons for missed periods in your 40s, from perimenopause to stress, pregnancy, and health conditions. Learn signs and when to consult a doctor.

As you probably learned back in middle school, menstruation is the monthly shedding of your uterine lining. Though it can be uncomfortable and sometimes inconvenient, your period is your body's way of ...

Missed periods can be caused by stress, rapid weight loss, breastfeeding, or hormonal changes. Conditions like PCOS, thyroid problems, or primary ovarian insufficiency can also affect your period. A ...

A necessary read for the girls, gays and theys and our allies as we navigate a rapidly changing, culturally fraught, complicated country where our bodies are constantly being legislated. Sign up for ...

Your 30s are a decade of significant transition. Careers grow, stress levels shift, pregnancies often occur, and hormones begin their subtle, long-term changes. While your periods may still feel ...

Teaching about periods in schools is still too focused on basic biological facts with insufficient information around how menstruation can affect a woman's mood and wellbeing, problems associated with ...