Close up on a woman's hands holding a calendar, on which there are five days marked with a red X (representing her last period) and five days marked with green circles (representing ovulation).

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Key Takeaways Bleeding between periods can be caused by stress, poor nutrition, or ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For many people who menstruate, there’s the collective feeling of dread when it comes to “that time of ...

You may notice small amounts of blood appearing between your periods, and naturally, you might wonder if something is wrong. Spotting before conception is more common than you think, and in many cases ...

Menorrhagia (or heavy menstrual bleeding) and endometriosis may often show up together, but how endometriosis affects your period flow is a more indirect process. The inner lining of your uterus is ...

When your Uber Eats delivery or those shoes you ordered show up early, it’s a welcome surprise. But when your period makes a preemptive appearance in the form of unexpected spotting, not so much.

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, ...

For many people who menstruate, there’s the collective feeling of dread when it comes to “that time of the month.” While most get their period every four weeks, some people may menstruate more often ...