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Learn more about ovarian cysts, including what size of ovarian cyst is dangerous, what causes them and whether they can impact your fertility

If you've received a diagnosis of ovulatory dysfunction, it could be due to many things including PCOS, endometriosis and stress

Our hormones are always changing—rising and falling based on where we are in our menstrual cycles—and sometimes we get a notification of these changes in the form of certain signs...

From egg-white to green, here’s what you need to know about the colour, texture and smell of normal discharge—including when it’s time to get a doctor’s opinion  

Does breastfeeding work as birth control? Is an ovulation test accurate while nursing? Here’s what you need to know about ovulation and breastfeeding

What causes spotting? Why do I get cramps? Can you be pregnant and have a period? We answer your most pressing period FAQs.

Normal is relative, but when it comes to your period there are six phases that are considered part of a healthy and regular cycle.

Some may only be tipped off to a potential pregnancy by their missing menstrual period, while others might notice multiple symptoms or new discomfort.

It’s possible to have PCOS and still regularly ovulate (reflected by regular cycles), but this isn’t the case for a lot of people, which can make tracking ovulation complicated.

The luteal phase is the second half of a menstrual cycle, from ovulation until the day before your next period starts—and a defect in the luteal phase can impact fertility.

Wondering if you’re fertile? Learn 7 key signs of fertility, from cycle regularity to ovulation symptoms, and when to see a doctor for support

If you’re trying to get pregnant, knowing when you ovulate—the once-per-cycle event when the egg is released—is key. Otherwise, you leave the meet-up between egg and sperm to chance.