Ectopic pregnancies are rare but very serious, and you may not hear about them until you (or someone you know) experience one.

Treatment options for heavy periods include hormonal contraceptives, tranexamic acid, progestins, and some surgical procedures. Heavy menstrual bleeding, known scientifically as menorrhagia, can be ...

Let’s be honest: Periods, in general, aren’t exactly comfortable. If you’re one of the 10 million Americans who deal with heavy bleeding during your period, then you have all the more reason to ...

Heavy menstrual bleeding is more than an inconvenience in adolescents: It often leads to significant medical complications, in addition to disruptions in quality of life. While measuring the true ...

Heavy bleeding requires prompt medical attention and open communication with health care providers. Understanding what questions to ask helps ensure thorough evaluation and appropriate treatment.

Implantation bleeding during pregnancy refers to the light spotting or bleeding that can happen when a fertilized egg attaches or implants itself to the uterine lining. “As the fertilized egg burrows ...

Share on Pinterest Heavy menstrual bleeding is common during perimenopause and can lead to iron deficiency anemia, a well-known cause of fatigue. Maskot/Getty Images A recent study found that abnormal ...

In a recent article published in the BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health, researchers used expired human-packed red blood cells (RBCs) to test the maximal capacity of a variety of commercially available ...

Fatigue and lack of energy are as much a part of menopause as hot flashes, interrupted sleep and mood swings. However, the abnormal or heavy menstrual bleeding that commonly occurs during menopause ...