Fertility

A menstrual period is a fact of life for many women. However, at certain times, a period can be burdensome. Cramps, bloating and heavy bleeding can prevent you from doing certain things. If you...

Getting pregnant in the days immediately following your period is possible but not likely, according to Dr. Robert Zurawin, associate professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of...

Stopping a menstrual period is sometimes necessary for a variety of reasons. Some women may wish to avoid monthly cycles because of unpleasant hormonal effects, such as swollen breasts and severe...

Many women are confused about when it's possible to get pregnant during their cycle and there isn't a single answer for everyone. The possibility of conception depends on the length of an...

A woman can bleed during her pregnancy for a variety of reasons. Some bleeding can be a natural part of the pregnancy cycle, while other types of bleeding can signify a complication. It is common...

Women anywhere between the ages of 40 and 65 can go through menopause. It often is referred to as the "change of life." According to the National Institute on Aging, "Menopause is a normal part...

If you are pregnant, think you may be, or are trying to get pregnant, you may have a lot of questions about it. It may be scary, exciting or both. There are many things to know about what will...

Most people think they know how babies are made, but the process is actually a little more complicated than typically thought. A woman can only get pregnant when she ovulates, or releases an egg....

Many women hear different stories, some presented as facts, throughout their lives about when it is safe to have sex without protection. Some women believe that they cannot get pregnant during her...

Depending on what birth control method you use, stopping birth control may or may not change your fertile period. The use of hormonal birth control prevents you from having a fertile period, so...

Getting pregnant depends on a number of factors in both the man's and woman's bodies. The two most important components for conception are the woman's egg and the man's sperm. Being pregnant two...

A missed menstrual period is often the first sign of pregnancy, but sometimes a woman experiences bleeding that she may think is her period. Bleeding can occur at any time during pregnancy, and it...

Some women prefer to rely on natural methods to avoid pregnancy either by itself or in combination with other forms of birth control. Learning how your body works is a great start to understanding...

Everyone is familiar with period symptoms, but most people are not aware that there are symptoms before a woman has her period that signal the start of her favorite time of the month. The pre...

Trying to get pregnant can be a tough and frustrating experience for some women who experience fertility issues. Although there are many levels of fertility problems, and many ways to deal with...

Because having a baby causes extreme physical and hormonal changes in a woman's body, her period may not return at all for anywhere from a few months to a few years afterward. When it does...