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Periods while breastfeeding

Many factors determine when your period will return if you're breastfeeding. Learn more about how breastfeeding affects your menstrual cycle.

Irregular periods

Irregular periods are periods that don’t follow a regular pattern. If your period stops or changes in any way, you should see your doctor.

Hormone medications

Hormones are used for contraception (for example, the pill) and menopause (known as MHT or HRT). Learn how they work, their side effects and your options.

Menstruation (periods)

Menstruation, also called a period, happens about every 28 days. Learn about the menstrual cycle, what causes your period and related health concerns

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