Renita White, MD, is an obstetrician/gynecologist at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology in Atlanta, Georgia. Her areas of expertise include fibroids, irregular vaginal ...

Your first period after childbirth may take some time to return, especially if you are breastfeeding. It's possible to become pregnant before your first postpartum period, as ovulation occurs before ...

For girls, starting their period is inevitable. But the age when a child’s period begins, called menarche, can tell them a little about their health later in life. Menarche that begins “anytime ...

Your menstrual cycle is the time between the first day of your last period and the first day of your next period. Most menstrual cycles are 24 to 38 days. When you have a cycle that’s less than 24 ...

The age of one's first period can predict their health in the future. (lastudio87 / Getty Images) For girls, starting their period is inevitable. But the age when a child’s period begins, called ...

If you’ve missed your period, your first thought may be that you’re pregnant. But pregnancy isn’t the only cause of a missed period. If you’ve confirmed that you’re not pregnant, it can be helpful to ...