Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Key Takeaways It is possible, though less likely, to get pregnant during your period.Sperm can live for several days, so having sex at the end of your period ...

Many people assume that getting pregnant during your period is impossible. It feels like a “safe zone,” especially in the ...

Many people assume sex after periods is safe Here’s what an expert says about ovulation pregnancy risk and why unprotected ...

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

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 ...

Is it that time of the month? The one where your heating pad becomes your best friend and the thought of working out feels like a joke? We’ve all been there. But here’s the plot twist: moving your ...

A four-season-long study of professional female soccer players found that if players got hurt while on their period, their ...

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 ...

A new peer-reviewed study published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living found that while female athletes weren’t more ...

Don’t like having your period? Hormonal birth control can be used for more than just preventing pregnancy — it’s also a popular way to go months or even years without a period. Continuous use birth ...