Menstruation

The uterus is preparing for the possible fetus.

No but pregnancy can. Be sure to get a pregnancy test to make sure that's not the cause of your late period.
Women can still have periods if they have chlamydia. You can have chlamydia with or without getting your period.

It can be uncomfortable (physically/emotionally) but it doesn't generally hurt. It's a bit invasive, because you'll probably have a speculum inserted into your vagina to open it up so the gynecologist can get a good look and perform a Pap smear, which involves taking an internal skin scrape on a stick, but it isn't truly painful. If you're nervous, let your doctor know this and ask him/her to explain what they're doing to help feel comfortable with the process. But don't let your fear about the exam deter you from making the appointment. Gynecologist exams are critical to your overal health care.

most people miss a period before they can even suspect they may be pregnant. but there are some that can have periods almost throughout the entire thing. this should be lighter and shorter than a normal period. if you think you may be pregnant go to the dr immediately for a test and voice your concerns. the sooner you begin receiving pre-natal care the better things will be for you and your baby.

There are many factors. Stress and amount of exercise/activity can affect the timing. I would say stress is probably the factor. If you are a week late, you may want to take a pregnancy test. Many things can cause this. It could be stress, pregnancy(dont automatically think that) Change in diet or excercise..an etc...Give it a couple of days before you begin to worry If you have never had a child before, I don't think that it is a big issue. Women tend to have irregular periods until they have their first child. I have never had regular periods, but I have checked out to be healthy and normal. I have actually gone 2 months without a period, but according to those I asked, there was nothing wrong. If you have had a child before, it is normal for your period to change a little if your lifestyle has changed.

PMS symptoms may be relieved by avoiding sugar, caffiene, salt, white flour, red meat, dairy, butter, monosodium glutamate (MSG), fried foods, and processed foods during the two weeks prior to menstruation. Food that help to fight PMS include steamed green vegetables, salad, beans, grains, and fruit. To obtain essential fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6) women can eat flaxseeds, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, salmon, mackerel, and tuna. PMS seems to be linked in part to changes in hormone levels during the menstrual cycle. PMS is not caused by stress or psychological problems, though these may make the symptoms of PMS worse. Emotional and mental symptoms include fatigue, mood swings, irritability, nervousness, confusion, depression, tearfulness, and anxiety.

A lot LOT of blood from your period. Not too much but I Jace heavy flows during the middle of my period. A heavy flow is when more blood comes in your period than a normal flow. Don't worry. I have aheavy flow right now.

No, you do not "need" to avoid any specific food while on your period. Each woman is different and some foods trigger cramps in some woman but have no effect on other women. If lemons do not cause you more severe cramping, then there is no reason for you to avoid them.

Clarification needed: do you mean eating it, drinking it, or...?

Provided you are in good health, it is completely OK to get any type of professional massage when you are having your period. Your therapist doesn't need to know you're on your period- male or female. If you go to a licensed professional, it shouldn't be an issue. If you feel that it's necessary sharing that information, it is completely up to you, especially if there unusual circumstances to consider. In all states in the US, draping which involves keeping the breasts and genitals covered is the law and will protect your modesty. In addition, many women will wear an under garment for added security/comfort during that time.

Thai Massage Thai massage should be modified during the fist part of a menstrual cycle. In Traditional Thai Medicine it is believed that giving Thai massage has profound effects on the body systems and during the first two or three days of menstruation your body is "too weak", so a "soft Thai massage" is OK during menstruation. You should definitely mention it to a Thai massage therapist as he/she will modify the treatment when massaging a woman during menstruation. More Options If you are getting energy work, it can be performed as usual.

If you are getting Swedish, no deep work to the abdomen.

In Thai massage, avoid the abdomen and low back.

Everyone hates periods especially while your at school and if you get bad period pain try to avoid eating fatty foods and drink plently of water. it will also help if you take some pain killers, and always make sure you have some spare pads\tampons just in case of an emergency.

Sperm would remain in the vagina if you used tampons, but the semen would be absorbed by the tampon - also note that you shouldn't use tampons when not menstruating. If you're trying to keep sperm inside the vagina in order to aid with conception you can use softcups or diaphragms.

yes

I have had my period for 3 months now, and I still haven't mustered up the courage to tell my mom, so I understand. I would recommend finding her stash and borrowing some, or asking a friend, but ultimately I would tell my mom. I know that sounds hypocritical, but I really wish I had told my mom when it first started.

The answer is definitely yes. Quite often overweight is considered to be a leading cause for infertility and doctors will recommend going on a diet before trying any other medical treatment. The reason, as far as I know, is because fatty tissue causes hormonal changes (increased production of estrogen) that may affect ovulation negatively. You can also read about PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). It's a condition associated with overweight and lack of ovulation.

Tampons should be changed every 4-6 hours to stay hygienic - tampon companies say up to 8 hours but this is too long and would mean you were using too high an absorbency. The longer you leave tampons the longer bacteria are allowed to multiply within the vagina, and they do so exponentially. The longer tampons are left the worse it is for hygiene, also the higher the risks of vaginal infections and TSS, plus of course if leaving too long you increase chances of the tampon leaking.

you stop getting cramps and the bleeding gradually gets lesser

Friction is used all the time. For example when you walk, open a door, handle a bar of soap, dial a combination lock, take our your keys, press the gas and brake pedals, running, grasping food, etc.

Hi, just so you know, if you take three birth control pills...it will delay your period...but...only for like a day, and then it will come back. you would have to keep taking them continuously to keep the period away, but it does make you feel kinda queezy and crampy doing this. i strongly don't recommend that anyone do it. if you stop/or forget to take the pills your period will come back. I'm dealing with this right now, and i just decided that when it came back after i took the pills i would just let it ride, because it was too painful to try to keep it up with the stomach cramps. when i would have been done by now...I'm not. I've been on it for 8 days. now when i pee, i have huge blood clots, and my pads are filling up extra quick. so i really don't suggest that anyone do it. consult with your physician or OBGYN.

a girl usually starts discharging about 6 months to a year before she starts her menstrual cycle. this is due to changing horomones, discharge keeps your vagina healthy by cleaning out impurities and keeping the right ph balance.

take a pregnancy test.