
Spotting before your period, ovulation spotting, or erratic bleeding while on the pill: A doctor explains the causes of breakthrough bleeding, which cases are harmless, and which warning signs requ...

The luteal phase is the quiet second half of your cycle, governed by progesterone. What happens during it, why it influences mood and sleep, and when a shortened luteal phase becomes relevant.

Are your premenstrual complaints still normal or are they already PMS? This self-test helps you categorize your symptoms and shows when you should have them checked by a doctor.

Why do you sleep worse before your period? The role of body temperature and progesterone, the connection to PMS and PMDD, and what really helps.

Chasteberry works for PMS, and the studies on it are better than its reputation suggests. However, this effect is attributed to a specific extract at a specific dose, not the plant itself. What thi...

Diarrhea during your period, bloating in the days leading up to it, or nausea around ovulation are not imagined: Your digestion follows your cycle. We explain the hormones behind it and what really...

Induce Your Period: Which Home Remedies Really Work, What's Just a Myth, and When Your Delayed Period Needs Medical Attention.

The Female Cycle in Four Phases: Which Hormones Are in Charge When, What a Normal Cycle Is, and When You Should Have It Medically Examined.

Vaginal discharge is usually completely normal and changes with your hormones. Here’s what color and consistency can tell you, and when you should see a gynecologist.






