Q: I recently had a miscarriage, and I’d like to know how long I should wait before trying to conceive again. What do you think caused it? A: When a miscarriage happens, we are forced to bear witness ...

Blood clots the size of raisins are normal during a heavy flow, but large, persistent clots may be a sign of an underlying condition.

You may feel pain similar to period cramps if you are ovulating, have an ovarian cyst, are pregnant, have IBD, or a number of other reasons.

It often starts with suspicion: Why didn’t she call for an ambulance when the bleeding started? What if she didn’t want the baby? Maybe she took something — or inquired about abortion pills? How a ...