How does a female know when she's about to start her period?

Answer 1

Most women will keep track of their menstrual cycles on a calendar, period tracking app, or by using fertility awareness method. Women's bodies do change leading up to menstruation, discharge is often the biggest indicator as it will get heavier and a woman may see brown or pink discharge leading up to menstruation. Different women will experience other symptoms unique to them such as bigger breasts, menstrual cramps, bloating, acne break-outs, clearer skin, increased energy, changes to their senses, changes to how they smell, etc.