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The first day of the menstrual cycle is the first day of the menstrual phase - aka first day of the period/menstruation. The menstrual cycle is called this (rather than ovulation cycle) because menstruation is the most noticeable external sign of the cycle.

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The first day of bleeding is considered the first day of your period by convention.

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Q: What is cosidered the 1st day of a 28 day menstrual cycle the first day of your period or the last?
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What day of the menstrual cycle is the woman having a menstrual period?

The first day of a womans menstrual cycle is also the first day of menstruation.


What is another term for a woman's monthly cycle?

A young lady's menstrual cycle is called a period.


Does a womans menstrual cycle start the first day of bleeding?

Yes, a womans cycle is calculated from the first day of her period


How can you predict your menstrual cycle?

One menstrual cycle is the number of days from your first day of period up until your next period - you determine your average menstrual cycle length by figuring out the average of your last six cycles. You can also use mobile phone apps or web sites such as My Monthly Cycle to figure out your average menstrual cycle length for you.


How do you know how long your menstrual cycle is?

The menstrual cycle begins with day 1 which is the first day of bleeding. The last day of the cycle is the day before the next period begins.


Do you bleed at the end or the beginning of your cycle?

You bleed at the beginning, not the end of your cycle. Day one of the menstrual cycle is the first day of your period.


Why does blood appear on day one of the cycle?

Day one of the menstrual cycle is the first day of menstruation. This is why you'd have blood on the first day of your cycle, because this is your period.


Does the cycle start after your period is over or during?

The first day of your menstrual cycle is the first day of your period. You onlystart counting on the first day you see true bleeding, don't count from when you start spotting.


Can you have your period again before the next month?

Yes, your period isn't determined by the calendar date but is determined by your menstrual cycle - if your menstrual cycle was only 21 days long then you could menstruate on the first of the month, then again on the twentyfirst of the month.


What is the First menstrual period known as?

The first menstrual period is known as "menarche".


What does the menstrual cycle start with?

The menstrual cycle starts with menstruation. The firswt day of your menstrual cycle is considered to be the first day of true bleeding during your menstrual phase.


What if you wanted to get your period at 9?

You have no control over when your first menstrual period occurs, and extremely limited ways to influence the cycle (aside from pregnancy).