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Stress can cause light, late or nonexistent periods — which may eventually create a hormonal imbalance
Your period typically gets darker as the days go on, starting out pink and changing to red, dark red and even brown
While it’s probably not your most fertile time, it is possible to get pregnant if you have unprotected sex during your period
It’s a natural part of aging, starting with perimenopause and eventually leading into postmenopause
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From medications and stress to PCOS and STIs, there’s a wide range of reasons Aunt Flo may overstay her welcome
Although it can be alarming, it’s normal to experience blood clots during menstruation
Stress, extreme diet and exercise, PCOS and, of course, pregnancy could be responsible
If your period hasn’t come for three months, it’s best to see a doctor
Before menopause, there’s an amount of time when your menstrual cycles are unpredictable
Infradian rhythms, like the menstrual cycle, are biological cycles that impact your health
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