Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may stop periods temporarily or permanently, depending on the prescription and desired outcome. For example, HRT may stop periods or replace them with “withdrawal ...

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 ...

If you miss your period after you stop birth control, you might be concerned, especially if you’ve had a negative pregnancy test. But a delayed period after stopping hormonal birth control is common.

It can take several months for your period to regulate after a Mirena IUD insertion. Some people may notice that their period stops within a year of insertion. While Mirena doesn’t stop periods in all ...

(CNN) — 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 ...

It's no secret that getting your period can be a buzzkill. Symptoms like weight gain and bloating can be frustrating, especially if you're going on vacation or have a big event coming up. You may even ...

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Raven La Fae, a 32-year-old artist in Calgary, Canada, has always been able to predict their menstrual periods almost to the day; it arrived every 28 days and lasted for five. But after contracting ...

More than one in five women suffer heavy periods, rising to one in three when approaching the menopause. Heavy periods can have a big impact on your life, keeping you from normal activities and even ...

Many women assume hormonal imbalance causes menstrual delays, but non-hormonal factors are often responsible. The doctor ...

Understanding how stress can affect your period may help you rule out potential causes of menstrual cycle irregularity. Stress is often spoken about negatively, but it isn’t inherently bad for you. It ...