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A late period can be caused by being under or overweight, changes in birth control, and pregnancy. If it has been more than 30 days since your last period, you should take a pregnancy test. If you're ...

For many people, a missed period is the first signal that they're pregnant. However, this often isn't the first sign of pregnancy your body gives you. From hormonal changes to swollen breasts or ...

Knowing the early signs of pregnancy can be incredibly helpful. Every woman's experience is unique, so if you suspect you're pregnant, a visit to your hospital is the best next step. Naturally, the ...

Imagine this situation: A woman misses her period and worries she might be pregnant. She doesn’t want to be, so she schedules an appointment with a health care provider and tells them she wishes to ...

For many women, missing a menstrual cycle can immediately spark worry or confusion. The most common assumption is pregnancy, but doctors caution that a missed period does not always mean conception.

The human body is a very complex machine, especially for women who experience menstrual cycles. Before every period, the familiar sensations and signs start to feel different. However, during this ...

A late period ratchets up the anxiety. You could be pregnant. You need to hunt down a pregnancy test. You might have to consider ending a pregnancy. But as Invisibilia producer Abby Wendle suggests in ...

The average woman has 11 to 13 menstrual periods per year. You might be unique in that you have more or fewer. Missed or irregular periods must be evaluated in light of your personal norms. During the ...

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