When a fertilized egg implants in the uterus, which usually happens 10 to 14 days after conception, it sometimes causes part of the uterine lining to shed. When this occurs, it results in implantation ...

Early pregnancy bleeding can be scary, but it’s often more common and less dangerous than people realize. Learn what’s normal, what’s not, and when to reach out for care.

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Key Takeaways: Heavy periods after 40 with clots are common during perimenopause, largely due to hormonal fluctuations ...

Meera, 52, thought she was done with periods forever. So when she noticed a few drops of blood one morning, months after her last cycl,e panic set in. Was it just hormonal chaos, or could it be ...

The most common side effect after getting an IUD inserted is cramping. Hormonal IUDs like Mirena can make your period lighter and, in some cases, stop it altogether. Non-hormonal copper IUDs can cause ...