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 ...

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We’ve all been there: You have a long-awaited tropical vacation, or maybe just a big life event that you know you’ll want to feel your best for, and you realize that it’s going to fall during that ...

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 ...

Menstruation is a natural biological process that reflects a woman’s reproductive health and hormonal balance. A typical menstrual cycle occurs every 21 to 35 days. During this time, the uterus sheds ...

Medically reviewed by Kiarra King, M.D. If you're waiting for a delayed period, you may wonder whether you're pregnant. But pregnancy isn't the only reason your period could be late. Common reasons ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Put a finger down if you’ve ever had to scour a resort gift shop for a tampon or pad. Yeah, it’s not ...