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Two women around perimenopause, a time that abnormal cycle length can be normal.

What to Know About Irregular Cycles

Dr. Tessa Commers

No two menstrual cycles are the same. Even for a single individual, periods can change from month to month. Some variations are considered within a healthy range while other irregularities...

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Periods

What to Know About Irregular Cycles

Dr. Tessa Commers

No two menstrual cycles are the same. Even for a single individual, periods can change from month to month. Some variations are considered within a healthy range while other irregularities...

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Dr. Tessa Commers
Young woman learning about periods from a book

All About Periods

Dr. Tessa Commers

A period, also known as menstruation or menses, is one way that a woman’s body prepares itself for pregnancy. Because they come with a variety of symptoms, and the discomfort...

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Periods

All About Periods

Dr. Tessa Commers

A period, also known as menstruation or menses, is one way that a woman’s body prepares itself for pregnancy. Because they come with a variety of symptoms, and the discomfort...

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Dr. Tessa Commers
Abnormal uterine bleeding can be normal in young women like these

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Dr. Tessa Commers

The term “abnormal uterine bleeding” has a broad definition, encompassing a number of bleeding abnormalities that can occur during someone’s period. It includes excessive blood loss, a period that occurs...

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Periods

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Dr. Tessa Commers

The term “abnormal uterine bleeding” has a broad definition, encompassing a number of bleeding abnormalities that can occur during someone’s period. It includes excessive blood loss, a period that occurs...

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Dr. Tessa Commers
Young woman reading about period symptoms on her phone

Overview of Period Symptoms: What to Expect and...

Dr. Tessa Commers

Find out what symptoms your period might bring, including cramps, headaches, fatigue and bloating. Understanding what is normal – and what isn’t – can help you have a better period...

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Cramps and Other Symptoms

Overview of Period Symptoms: What to Expect and...

Dr. Tessa Commers

Find out what symptoms your period might bring, including cramps, headaches, fatigue and bloating. Understanding what is normal – and what isn’t – can help you have a better period...

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Dr. Tessa Commers
Woman taking a supplement to manage her period symptoms

All About Period Cramps and How to Manage Them

Dr. Tessa Commers

Learn about period cramps, their causes, why cramps happen and more. Discover how period medication can help relieve pain and improve your comfort during menstruation. Learn ways to manage cramps...

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Cramps and Other Symptoms

All About Period Cramps and How to Manage Them

Dr. Tessa Commers

Learn about period cramps, their causes, why cramps happen and more. Discover how period medication can help relieve pain and improve your comfort during menstruation. Learn ways to manage cramps...

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Dr. Tessa Commers
Young woman cycling through a park

The Menstrual Cycle: An Overview

Dr. Tessa Commers

Learn what is a menstrual cycle and discover its phases, reasons for irregularities, and treatments for dysmenorrhea.

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Periods

The Menstrual Cycle: An Overview

Dr. Tessa Commers

Learn what is a menstrual cycle and discover its phases, reasons for irregularities, and treatments for dysmenorrhea.

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Dr. Tessa Commers