Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Key Takeaways Norethindrone is a progestin pill that can help delay your ...

You can stop your period with continuous cycle pills, an IUD, shots, patches, or vaginal rings. To delay your period, you can skip your placebo week of birth control and start a new pack. You can't ...

It can take several months for your period to regulate after a Mirena IUD insertion. Some people may notice that their period stops within a year of insertion. While Mirena doesn’t stop periods in all ...

It's no secret that getting your period can be a buzzkill. Symptoms like weight gain and bloating can be frustrating, especially if you're going on vacation or have a big event coming up. You may even ...

Ob-gyns explain the viral trend—and if it can actually stop or delay bleeding.

More than one in five women suffer heavy periods, rising to one in three when approaching the menopause. Heavy periods can have a big impact on your life, keeping you from normal activities and even ...

You may find it helpful to track your periods during perimenopause, as this transitional time before you reach menopause may affect your cycles. They may be shorter or longer, and your flow may be ...