You can’t rely on a missed period, but there are other ways to tell you might be pregnant. If you have regular menstrual cycles, one of the first signs you may be expecting a baby is a missed period.

Understanding how your menstrual cycle works will improve your chances of successfully getting pregnant — or avoiding pregnancy — depending on your goal. It’s important to know when ovulation occurs ...

When Branneisha Cooper was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a common condition that affects one in 10 women of childbearing age, she thought medication might help with her irregular ...

When you’re trying to conceive, every detail about your menstrual cycle suddenly feels important. One of these signs that ...

You deserve clear, compassionate guidance. These simple, evidence-informed habits can help support regular ovulation while ...

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Getting pregnant can be a battle for some people. When it comes to fertility, a lot of pressure is placed on women, leading to many feeling isolated and alone. Treatment such as IVF or egg freezing ...

Many people with PCOS notice worse symptoms in winter, from weight gain to irregular periods. A fertility specialist explains ...

Cramping and changes in menstrual cycles are common. But severe pain and bleeding that disrupt daily life are not. Here’s how ...

Frances Gatta is a freelance health writer with experience covering health care technology, general health, mental health, femtech and personalized nutrition for companies and publications like Oura, ...