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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

What does it mean when you have a one day period but has a regular cycle?

Means nothing. Some periods are 3-5 days and others can be 10 days or they can be one day.

What does it mean to bleed light pink blood when your period is on?

It just means that you are either about to get off or you a dehidrated, So no need to worry.

Is it normal for a 15 year old girl to miss her period?

Yes, this is completely normal.

Irregular periods are normal within your teens as it takes time for your body to get into a regular pattern of ovulation, and thus into a regular pattern of menstruation.

What does it mean if your period doesn't come for a month?

If your period is a month late or you miss a period it can simply mean you didn't ovulate that month due to stress or ill health, there are various possible reasons. The odd late or absent period is nothing to worry about, if you miss more than three cycles in a row then see your doctor.

What do you call a period of years?

Its called a century! century means 100 years and decade means 10 years

Can a nine year old get her period sooner?

A nine year old may get her period, but I'm not sure what you mean by sooner - sooner than what? A woman will only start to menstruate when she is due to menstruate, the menstrual cycle cannot be sped up or puberty sped-up to menstruate for the first time before you're ready.

What does clean blood mean when on your period?

It depends on what you mean by 'clean blood' during your period. Your menstrual flow isn't dirty so your blood should always be 'clean' during menstruation.

What pill can be used to push back your period?

You can get your doctor to prescribe Norethisterone, this is a progesterone pill so acts to prevent the progesterone drop that would trigger menstruation. You take it three times per day starting three days before your period is due to start, and continue to take it until you want your period to start.

How does progestrone start your period?

Progesterone doesn't start your period, it's actually the drop in progesterone that starts your period. Progesterone caused the uterus lining to build up, if pregnancy doesn't occur the progesterone level drops causing the uterine lining to break down - menstruation.

Why does your back hurt right before your period?

The reason that your back hurts right before your period is simply menstrual cramps. The hormone responsible for causing uterine contractions can effect other muscles within your body, and the pain of menstrual cramps can circulate to be felt througout your lower abdomen including your back, and even in your theighs. Menstrual cramps are common but not normal, most women can prevent cramps with simple dietary changes or herbal treatments to regulate hormones, don't just tolerate menstrual cramps.

Is it normal if a 12 year old girl misses her period for two or more months?

As long as you're not sexually active and have recently started to have periods it is not uncommon for them to be irregular. If you're worried talk to your mum or gp

Why is the blood black in your menstrual cycle?

It turns brown because it's old "dead" blood. Black would probably be the clots associated with heavy bleeding usually seen at the beginning of a cycle.

Does taking prenatal pills affect your period?

No, taking prenatal vitamins won't impact on your period. Prenatal pills are typically vitamins, which could see you have a better period all together, but won't be a major change.

What is the color of your period the first time you get it?

Typically menstrual flow is red - because it's primarily blood, you may also see blackish coloured lumps which are pieces of the uterine lining. When your period first starts bleeding is light so it will look pink where blood mixes with discharge or brown where blood has gone brown due to it taking time to leave your body and mixing with discharge - your period may remain light like this throughout your first period, or as it gets heavier you may see more bleeding (red).

What age menstrual cycle stop?

51 is the average age of menopause for women in the United States, and the normal range is 45-55. Menopause describes the transition when a women stops menstruating and is no longer fertile.

I get a red itchy painful rash on butt when my period is coming which turns into small puss balls that itch until i pop them?

Honestly, that's a perfect description of herpes. See your health care provider for an exam next time it happens. Avoid unprotected sex until you get a diagnosis.

Is it possible to make period come faster if drink coke with panadol?

No, it's not possible for you to make your period come faster. Your periods is controlled by your menstrual cycle a domino effect of your hormones between the reproductive organs and brain - you can't speed-up your cycle or skip phases of your cycle to make your period start faster. Certainly drinking coke with panadol won't make your period start any sooner!

What does it mean if you get your period 2 time in one month in different date?

It's really no big deal. Within your first yer of periods it will spread out more. If not ask your mom or doctor.

What does spotting mean before your period in your 15?

Spotting is just when there are small amounts of blood in your discharge. If this is just before your period then it is likely just the start of your period.

How long will my period be I started monday My last period was only three days yet this one has already been 3 and I'm still medium flow I am going to the beach on Saturday and refuse to use tampon?

there is no set time as to how long or when your period will last. If you don't want to use a tampon, you don't have to. I do encourage you to at least try one (start small) so you can see what you like best

Does morning after pill corrupt your menstrual cycle.I was due to get my period yesterday but just saw a few drops of blood and that was it. I am getting my period pains like i usually do. Pls assist?

Yes, of course the morning after pill will affect your menstrual cycle - that's the whole point in taking it! The purpose of the morning after pill is to delay ovulation or prevent ovulation, thus can prevent or delay menstruation, the sudden rise and drop in hormones can also result in a withdrawal bleed.

What causes a woman to skip her periods?

Various things: Pregnancy, illness, birth control, being a teenager, menopause...