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Ovulation and menstrual cycles

Am I Skipping Periods Because of Too Much Exercise?

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I'm having periods that are usually two or three months apart and my doctor says it's because I'm doing too much exercise. Read more...

Menstrual Cycle Diary Instructional Videos

In this four-part series, Dr. Jerilynn Prior, founder of the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research, and a diverse panel of women discuss the importance of the menstrual cycle to a woman's overall health and Read more...

Blood Clots and the Birth Control Patch

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I am almost 35 and a bit overweight so I'm concerned about blood clots with The Pill. Read more...

What does a "regular cycle" mean?

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I enjoyed being part of the Menstruation and Ovulation Study and am excited to learn our results. But the menstrual cycle questions got me to thinking. Read more...

Emergency Contraception is now available over-the-counter!

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I just heard that "The Morning After Pill" can now be bought at a drugstore without a prescription! You don't even have to talk with a pharmacist any more. I think that's great. Read more...

What do cysts on the ovary mean?

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I've been having some heavier bleeding and increased period cramps. I'm 34 and don't know why, but my doctor sent me for a pelvic ultrasound. Read more...

Spotting Before Periods

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I’m a 36-year old woman and basically healthy but I keep having spotting before my flow. I’ve been to several doctors about it and never gotten a good answer. Read more...

Help for Anovulatory Androgen Excess (AAE)—Challenge PCOS!

Dr. Jerilynn Prior is a Professor and physician at the University of British Columbia and Celeste Wincapaw is a Vancouver woman and member of the Community Read more...

Choices for Effective Contraception in 2006

One of the remarkable advances for women in the last 50 years has been the development, scientific testing and availability of effective hormonal Read more...

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