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A Georgia-based gynecologist has taken to social media to warn some women that their emergency contraception may be effectively useless due to one vital factor.

Doctor Charis Chambers warned that levonorgestrel morning-after pills — commonly sold as Plan B — has been shown to have decreased efficacy based on both the weight and BMI (body mass index) of the user.

No one likes to be caught by surprise. Here are the common signs that your period is coming tomorrow, or within the next few days.

While India is making progress on period awareness, the US is sliding back, as states pass regressive legislation.

An Atlanta doctor is hoping to combat infertility by using Artificial Intelligence technology to assist them.

OB-GYNs weigh in on the many reasons why you might be getting two periods in one month, and how to deal with this unfortunate occurrence.

Gaining weight (from two to six pounds) before or during your period is normal. Ob-gyns explain the causes of period weight gain, like hormones and caffeine.

Womens health experts explain why its normal to gain weight during your period and give tips for managing it.

E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- With the Supreme Court's looming decision that could overturn Roe v. Wade, doctors are voicing concerns about the well-being of adolescents in states where abortion is likely to become illegal. Although teen pregnancy has been on the decline since 1991, pediatricians say abortion remains an important option for girls under 18 who become pregnant. Most girls get their first period between the age of 10 an...

Are you open to try free-bleeding? If you’re unfamiliar or only heard the term in passing, it’s the practice of allowing one’s self, when on their period, to bleed without blocking or collecting the flow of blood. Some people have done it publicly, others stay home and let the body do its thing, sitting and lying on towels or wearing dark clothing. There are also period panties, which are undergarments that collect period flow, which is seen as a form of free-bleeding. People have been sh...