Menstruation Your Period

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The Menstrual Cycle
A primer on the menstrual cycle. Covers hormones and the menstrual cycle, as well as the biology behind monthly menstruation.

Questions and Answers About Periods and the Menstrual Cycle for Teens
FAQs about menstruation and teens. Discover the answer to the most common questions about first periods, and the menstrual cycle.

Why Is My Period Late?
Discover causes for late periods. A look at reasons for late periods or absence of menstruation.

Choosing Tampons and Pads
Women have more menstrual hygiene products than ever, from tampons and pads to reusable cups that fit over the cervix. Discover the facts about tampons, pads, and other menstrual hygiene products.

Understanding Menstruation
Discover what really happens to your body during your monthly menstrual cycle. Learn about the role hormones play throughout the month in a woman's body from puberty to menopause.

First Periods - About Periods for Teens - menstruation -menstrual cycles
Real questions from teenage girls and mothers about periods, and abnormal and normal menstruation. Find out what to expect from menstruation during the teens.

Getting Your Period - First Periods
Getting your first period is probably one of the most talked about issues during puberty. Find out what you need to know about first periods.

Mittelschmerz - The Pain Between Periods
Have you ever experienced severe midcycle pain? Does pain and cramping seem to occur during ovulation? What you are experiencing may be Mittelschmerz. Find out what midcycle pain or cramps mean, how to take care of yourself, and when to see the doctor.

Top 10 Causes of Vaginal Bleeding After Sex
Vaginal bleeding after sex is a frightening end to what should be a pleasant experience. Learn about the most common causes of vaginal bleeding after sex or post-coital bleeding.

Women Talk About Menstruation - Is My Period Normal? - And Other Questions About
Menstruation and period problems are discussed by the women who experience them. Find out if your period is normal and learn how others cope with abnormal menstrual cycles.

How Your Period Makes You Feel
Some young women feel fine during their periods, while other suffer a host of complaints from painful cramps to PMS, moodiness, and more. How to reduce pain and other symptoms caused by your period.

Signs and Symptoms of Normal and Abnormal Periods
Sometimes periods are not normal or what we've grown to expect. Find out what signs may indicate an abnormal period or menstrual cycle, and what is normal about menstruation.

Severe Menstrual Pain causes treatments
A look at the causes of severe menstrual pain. Learn about treatments for painful periods.

First Periods - Things That Can Affect Your Period
First periods may not be regular. Learn what things can affect your periods.