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Menstruation
Menstruation is the routine discharge, or release, of blood and mucosal tissue from the uterus. This process occurs about once a month from the time a female reaches puberty until menopause. During pregnancy, the monthly menstrual cycle is absent while the womb nourishes the growing fetus.
10,301 Questions
Can a heavy flow one month cause a period delay the next month?
Possibly. Or it could lead to a light flow.
What color should your first period be?
There really isn't an actual color it "should" be because it can come out any shade if red or even brown
What are safe days in the menstrual period?
The menstrual period is the time in which you are menstruating, I think that you mean your menstrual cycle. Safe days are days you can have sex without getting pregnant, you can only know these days if you were using fertility awareness method as a form of birth control.
Can your breast be sore after your period?
Yes, it is part of the period. Some experience this before the period and this is PMS and others after. Some have it both before and after. I often did.
What does it mean if you don't get your period but your spotting?
Spotting usually happens when a woman was pregnant, and lost the baby/had a miscarriage early in the pregnancy.
How do you calculate period of amenorrhea?
Examples
Date of clerking: 25/8/08
LMP: 3/4/08
POA: 4 months 22 days
4 months = + 1 week 2 days
Therefore, 4 months (16W)+ 1 week + 2days + 22 days (3W+ 1days)
= 20W+ 3days.
How can I tell my kids about her period?
If you wait until it is over it is to late, instead explain to her that its a natural thing that happens to women. Usually schools teach this to kids during sexual education. Your child may feel embarrassed, as will you, but it's imporatnt that you are calm and tell her how to deal with it. i.e. take feminax for strong period pain and using tampons. Good luck!
Can stress cause your menstrual cycle to start early?
If you mean start early as in--the first time you've ever had a period, not that I know of. If I'm not mistaken, early onset menstruation is hormone related. Could be genetics as well.
If you mean start early as in--your period came at eg: 22 days instead of the usual 28 days, then yes. Stress can also make your period come late (like 32 days or so) or not have it that month at all.
These are chemicals that diminish sexual sensitivity. They are intended to keep men from reaching orgasm too quickly.
What does it mean if you go 9 months without a period but you are not pregnant?
Sounds like a hormonal problem. If you've always had regular periods that is. If you haven't and just started it can be normal. if you are older than 35 it could be an indication of perimenopause or early onset menopause. You should go see a doctor to make sure everything is fine.
Do girls have mood swings the week before or during their periods?
I think its cause they get cramps and is hits alot
i get mood swings a week before my period and a few days after ive come off, just one of those things
What to do when you start your period?
Just tell your Mum and she will help you from their, don't worry all girls start theirs from around the ages 9 to about 15 every girl is different, and it's not that bad as every one says it is and your first period should be light and short so it's not that bad the first time.
P.S. If your worried about starting it at school ask your mum if she could buy you emergency pads that you could keep in your back pack.
How many days should your period be apart if you 12?
it should be at least 2 to 3 weeks apart if your just getting it . If you got your period before your 12 years old it will maybe 1 to 2 weeks apart.
Wha t would cause vaginal bleeding after a hysterectomy?
It is normal to experience some bleeding after a hysterectomy. If the bleeding has become a concern, contact your physician right away.
What does brown spotting after a period mean?
Brown spotting after a period means that your just coming off and it happens for a day or two after your period its no big deal so dont freak out!:]
Can becoming sexually active change your menstrual cycle?
Becoming sexually active does not generally change your menstrual cycle. If you are using contraception, such as the birth control pill, coil or Depo Provera injection, then your menstrual cycle can change. Your periods may stop or they could become shorter and lighter in flow.
If your period only lasts 2 days what does this mean?
It simply means that this period was shorter than usual, if this continues over the next few cycles mention this to your doctor to make sure all is well.
