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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.
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Can you go swimming when you're having your period?
yes you can go swimming when you have your period. If you want to do this then its best to use a tampon. Just find what type of tampon suits you and you should be fine.
Is it true that you are not in menopause until you go one full year without a period?
You should talk to your doctor about this. All women are different. Also talk to your mum.
AnswerIt is usually accepted that you are not past menopause until you have gone 2 years without a period if you are under 50 and 1 year without a period if you are over 50.Incidentally my grandmother and mother both had their last period at 42 and I was 43. We were very lucky and none of us had any symptoms except stopping our periods. My 44 year old sister is still having regular periods.
What does it mean if you have very light brown spotting at 5 weeks?
it's perfectly normal to be spotting at 5 weeks. it's just because you will not be menstrating through out the pregnancy (or as many periods). if the spotting occurs longer than 2 weeks, consult a doctor. im five weeks preg and went to the doctors a couple days ago.... i had an inside sonogram done... well i woke up the mext day to fine alittle of reddish blood on the paper.. which i freaked out.. ever since its just been the brownish blood.. but ots not so much that it discharges it stays in side if me.... im so scared.... any advise?
It means get to the doctor because you may be pregnant light bleeding that occurs after having unprotected sex and you skip your period may be implantation bleeding where the fertilized egg implants itself into the uterine wall I suggest getting an at home test or getting to your doctor for a blood test and see what's up hope everything works out for you Good Luck and God Bless!!!
When do you ovulate if you have a 21-day cycle?
Ovulation typically occurs two weeks before menstruation - thus that would put ovulation at day 7 of your menstrual cycle. However with a short cycle it may be that you have a shorter luteal phase, which is the phase between ovulation and menstruation, so shorter than two weeks.
Unless you use Fertility Awareness Method you won't know when you ovulate or are fertile. If trying to get pregnant use FAM, if trying to avoid pregnancy use FAM or another form of birth control.
What signs indicate that your about to have your period?
Mood swings, sore breasts, upset stomach, diarrhoea, periodpain-like ache, being emotional, bloating.
Is it normal for your breasts to be tender a week before your cycle?
Some women do experience this before their period. It's known as PMS. It can effect us all differently. But perform a pregnancy test.
Can passing hard stools cause a period?
At the time of a woman's menstrual periods, estrogen and progesterone levels are high and may cause constipation. High levels of estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy also can cause constipation.
What causes nonfunctional ovarian cysts?
The causes of nonfunctional ovarian cysts are not yet fully understood. Many factors are believed to play a role in the development of cysts, including a woman's general state of health, weight, diet, personal history, and lifestyle.
Is it normal for a 12 years old to have a 10 day late period?
It's normal to MISS your period if you are 12 because your cycle is not yet stable. (If you had sex, that's different. Talk to your mom if that's the case.)
Well you might be over reacting or you are so exited to have your period that your seeing things. I would just wait a few more days and see how it goes if it is still there you are just spotting.
This question has several parts to it based on several things.
1) How old is he?
2) Whose tampons did he use?
3) Are there other things he relates to this or is it only sexually motivated?
4) How does the parent feel about this?
5) How did the parent catch him? (meaning was it the parent's business to know this - does the parent ask him about masturbation? About elimination?)
Age relates to perception. If a child of 2 - ~10 tries to use them, most likely it is experimentation (like finding that you can feel good by rubbing your privates.) Or "trying to be like mom." You certainly may want to talk to him about this and be sure he understands what they are intended for, i.e. if he's 2 to 6 keep it simple: "These are meant for girls for keeping themselves clean, boys don't need them." If he's old enough to know about girls having a vagina and a period, explain it to him as "these are used by girls when they have their period, to stay clean" or some variant.
If he's old enough to understand the difference in physical sexes (not just "boys and girls are different") then the discussion should relate to the later points. If he's using his mother or sister's tampons and the problem is them running out, a discussion of personal property and respect for other people's things is in order then further discussion. If he has his own, then then next stage deals with parent's and masturbation. Many straight men enjoy the stimulation of the prostate and anal-play both with or without a partner, so here comes personal feeling time. Some people believe anything besides "missionary" sex within the bonds of marriage is wrong, others believe masturbation (in it's many forms) is ok as long as it is within certain limits, others believe anything that doesn't hurt another person is ok.
Here the people who believe masturbation is bad have a chance to discuss with the child and explain how they think this is wrong and NOT scream and yell at the child but to explain that they expect such behaviors to not occur while the child is living in their home; anyone else can discuss that they want the child to be careful and keep masturbatory behaviors behind closed doors.
Here also is where the question of how the parent "caught" the child. Did the parent walk in on the child by accident? Did they figure it by the fact of the number of missing tampons? Were they digging in the boy's room and found the box? Were they found in the trash? Was it actually wrong of the parent to find this? The parent may find they have violated a trust that the child had and have a worse problem than just the cost of tampons. Treat the subject lightly and gently, sex is such a touchy subject, treading lightly will help the parent-child relationship.
Is it normal to discharge chunks of what looks like raw chicken liver during your period?
hello i sugest you go see your doctor,but sometimes it happens to me and turns out to be blood chunks ,its best to see your doctor let him check you out and then you can rest asured I DO THAT EVERY TIME I HAVE A CYCLE AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS TISSUE BEING DISCHARED FROM THE UTERUS AND THAT IT WAS OKAY BUT CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR TO BE SURE unfortunately, yes.
Is something wrong if a 20-year-old suddenly starts getting her period every two weeks?
Do you have kids? Because one of my friends has there period every 2 weeks somtimes and then sometimes she has it for 2 whole months straight. This is a serious condition and you should go see a gynocologist as soon as possible. But the reason i asked if you had any kids was because the friend im takin about can't have kids and that's why her period is the way it is. So i hope that you go seek help soon because if you don't find out soon then if could get worse. Glad to help
I'm 23 years old and i have recentle started having my period also every 11 or twelve days.the last 2-3 and then they stop,and return roughly two weeks later.I just recently went in to see my gynocologist and he discovered that i have a mass of some sort on my cervix.I am going to have a sonogram done within the week.I don't know that this is the same,but it's always a possibillity.wishing you luck!Dolly
I'm 20 years old and have been bleeding every two weeks for the last 4 months or so :( its so upsetting...my doc may think its endometriosis? ive already had a transvaginal ultrasound TWICE..and nothing there...i hate this so much!
im 21 years old and i just got my periods again !!! im so upset as well its been 3rd time now that ive had it every 2 weeks. Im going to the doctors tomorrow and will post again once i hear hes opinion. i might try the pill, ive heard this will help alot.
well i was preg n lost it so that's why =(
Your girlfriend is 15 and hasn't had a period for 2 months what is wrong?
There are several possibilities. Assumming she has had one before... 1) Is she pregnant? 2) Has she lost a lot of weight? Women with low BMI's often suffer from amenhorria, lack of a period. 3) Some medical conditions can also cause this. Ask her to go see a doctor.
What is microcytic hypochromic anemia?
Microcytic hypochromic anemia is a condition where the red blood cell count and hemoglobin levels are low (hence anemia), with small red blood cells (microcytic), and red blood cells that stain less intensely than normal (hypochromic). The most common cause is iron deficiency.
Low levels of iron in the body.
Even if your birth control is not regulating your period is it still working to prevent pregnancy?
I would not trust that particular birth control if it did not regulate your menstrual cycle.
I had a similar problem after using a particular brand for a while and me and my doctor agreed to change to another pill with more hormone in it.
What are the side effects of taking two contraception pills after a delayed period?
Some women will have a bit of nausea or breast tenderness, and others will have no symptoms. Skipping pills accidentally may result in unscheduled bleeding/spotting. If the missed pills occurred early in the pack, there's an increased risk of pregnancy, and you should consider using a backup method like condoms or abstinence from vaginal sex until you've taken the pill correctly for seven days.
Yes, that is normal! This is a newer option using The Pill offers to women. Once you finish the active pills, you skip the placebo pills and start a new pack the following day. Skipping the placebo pills keeps your hormone levels steady so you will not have a period.
This is very handy to use if your period is going to come at an inconvenient time, you have heavy periods - even while using BCP or you just don't want to be bothered having a monthly cycle. Currently it seems to be recommended by some BCPmanufactures that after 3 months of active pills, you use the placebo for a week before starting the next packet. These details should be discussed with your doctor or Family Planning clinic. Only take your pills as directed and check with a professional prior to making any changes in any prescription medication.
How do you keep a panty liner from scrunching in your underwear?
It depends on a few factors. one is that it depends how narrow the space is between ur thighs. If its like a pair that aren't wide across those are the best for the panty liners. Or you can get the ones with "wings" to help you furthermore! ;)
Can you use bubble bath when you're on your period?
Yes, you can use bubble bath when you're on your period - bubble bath does increase risk of vaginal infections such as bacterial vaginosis or yeast infections, but the risks are no greater during menstruation than at any other time of your menstrual cycle. Just rinse off your vulva with plain water at the end of your bath and it should be fine.
