Magdalena Geretto, MD, MSc

Knowing the science behind why ovulation happens and what symptoms to look for can be empowering

Breakthrough bleeding on hormonal birth control is common. Learn why it happens and how to manage it.

Vaginal dryness is common but treatable, and can happen at any age.

There might be a connection between your menstrual cycle and your headaches.

Estrogen plays a crucial role in regulating your menstrual cycle. Find out about everything you need to know about...

We explore 12 effective non-hormonal birth control methods in this article, offering alternatives to hormonal birth control options.

Find out whether you’re experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding and what might be causing it.

Your “period” on combined hormonal contraception is called withdrawal bleeding. It happens when hormone levels drop during the hormone-free interval.

Discover the link between iron deficiency and perimenopause and how to spot the signs early.

Free bleeding is the practice of menstruating without blocking or collecting the period flow. Here’s why people do it.

Uterine polyps may cause infertility.

Women and people with cycles have historically been left out of medical research, with deadly consequences.

Ovulation pain is lower abdominal pain that happens in the middle of your menstrual cycle when you ovulate.

The significance of period blood color is commonly misunderstood.