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During the pandemic, many women experienced high levels of stress as they took on a disproportionate share of child care and housework and dropped out of the labor force in large numbers. Now, a new ...

Stress can spike cortisol levels, disrupting the body’s production of sex hormones like estrogen. This can result in spotting and other menstrual changes. Spotting generally occurs as small droplets ...

Stress. Isn’t it an interesting little monster? When you first hear the word, it sounds benign and ordinary But it’s more than just the anxious feeling you get when a big deadline is approaching. It ...

Having your period is stressful enough, but when you have heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) due to uterine fibroids, it takes it to a whole new level. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. In the Study of ...

Dealing with a funky quarantine cycle and wondering, "can stress affect your period?" We asked hormone experts and OB/GYNs to explain why. I got my period on April 14. Other than not wanting to go to ...

HOUSTON — There are some things that just come naturally in life. Many women know that time of the month typically works like clockwork. If your menstrual cycle is off, stress' could be to blame.

Chronic psychological stress can interfere with the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis that controls your menstrual cycle, says a leading expert. To know more, read on.

Over the last 18 months, it’s very likely that you’ve had to change and adapt many aspects of your life. The pandemic has meant that offices have closed, unemployment has risen and schools and ...

Experiencing cramps but no period? It might be scary to feel pelvic pain and discomfort outside of your menstrual cycle (especially if it’s in addition to other startling symptoms), but the cause ...