Reproductive Page 241

More in Reproductive

  1. Period Came 6 Days Early: Causes & When to Worry

    An early period can have many causes, from stress to thyroid changes. Learn what’s usually harmless and when it’s worth talking to a doctor.

    By Jack Ashford
  2. How Many Times Do Married Couples Have Intercourse?

    Research shows married couples average sex about once a week, but age, relationship length, and communication matter more than raw frequency.

    By Teresa Buchanan
  3. How to Know If a Man Is Infertile: Signs & Tests

    Learn the physical signs, timeline, and medical tests that can help identify male infertility, from semen analysis to clinical evaluation.

    By Adriana Figueroa
  4. How to Stop Your Period Naturally: Does It Work?

    Natural methods like vitamin C and apple cider vinegar are popular, but do they actually stop a period? Here’s what the evidence really says.

    By Chelsea Walton
  5. How Long Does It Take for STD Symptoms to Show Up?

    STD symptoms can appear anywhere from a few days to several months after exposure — and sometimes not at all. Here’s what to expect for common STDs.

    By John Hagopian
  6. What Does a Yeast Infection Sore Look Like?

    Yeast infection sores can appear in different areas and are easy to confuse with other conditions. Learn what they look like and how to tell them apart.

    By Libby Farrell
  7. How to Tell If You Have an STD: Symptoms & Tests

    Many STDs have no obvious symptoms, making testing essential. Learn what signs to watch for, how testing works, and when to get screened.

    By John Hagopian
  8. How Many Eggs Does a Woman Produce Each Month?

    Each month, your body recruits dozens of egg follicles but typically releases just one. Here’s how that selection process works and what affects it.

    By Kelly Horton
  9. Is It Normal to Have No Bleeding After Plan B?

    No bleeding after Plan B is common and doesn’t always signal a problem. Learn what’s normal, what to watch for, and when to take a pregnancy test.

    By Jessica A. Watson
  10. What Are the Chunks That Come Out During Your Period?

    Period clots are common, but size and frequency can matter. Learn what causes them, what’s normal, and when to check in with a doctor.

    By Jack Ashford
  11. What Happens If You Don’t Use a Condom?

    Unprotected sex raises real risks, from pregnancy to STIs that often have no symptoms. Here’s what to know and what to do.

    By Heike Engel
  12. How Do I Know If BV Is Gone? Signs It’s Cleared

    Learn how to tell when BV has cleared, from symptom changes to vaginal pH, and what to do if treatment doesn’t seem to be working.

    By Laurie R. Hart
  13. What Does an STI Look Like on a Man?

    Learn what common STIs can look like on men, from sores and bumps to discharge, and how to tell them apart from normal skin variations.

    By John Hagopian
  14. How Long After Contracting Herpes Does It Show Up?

    Herpes symptoms typically appear 2–12 days after exposure, but many people never notice signs. Learn what to expect and when testing is most reliable.

    By Rebecca R. Carson