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What is Menstruation?
A look at what happens during normal menstruation and when to expect your first period. Includes information about menstrual cycle disorders including abnormal uterine bleeding patterns, PMS, PMDD, and cramps or dysmenorrhea.

The Phases of the Menstrual Cycle
The menstrual cycle occurs in two distinct phases that begin on the first day you have your period and end on the day before you begin menstruating. Find out what's going on in your body during the phases of your menstrual cycle.

Menstrual Disorders
About.com's Menstrual Disorders site provides a wealth of information about menstruation including the basics about normal menstruation and first periods, as well as facts about abnormal bleeding patterns, PMS, PMDD, and cramps.

Let Your Hormones Guide Your Holiday Shopping - Stress Free Happy Holidays
Learn how the ups and downs of the menstrual cycle impacts how we feel about holiday shopping, as well as every other aspect of life. These tips are you're free pass to stress free holiday shopping days and less stressful days 365 days a year.

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.

The Tampon Debate
Women have used tampons for thousands of years. Rumors are rampant, on the Net, about possible health risks that women who use tampons might eventually confront. Discover the truth about tampons.

Your Period and the Menstrual Cyle
A look a questions often asked by girls and women about their periods and menstrual cycles.

The Cycles Page -- Personalized Online Fertility Tracking
Provides online tools for tracking your periods and your fertile period during your menstrual cycle.

Symptoms of Toxic Shock Syndrome
A look at the criteria used to diagnose Toxic Shock Syndrome or TSS.

How to Make a Menstrual Cycle Calendar
Making a menstrual cycle calendar is a simple, and easy, way to record your reproductive health. Learn how to keep track of your period and any symptoms that may be associated with your menstrual cycle.

How to Reduce Your Risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is caused by staphylococci in the vagina that enters the bloodstream. Although scientists have recognized a connection between tampons and TSS, the exact connection remains unclear.

Things to Know About Your Period
Did you know that the length and timing of your period can vary from month to month and still be normal? Or that dark clumps of tissue in your menstruation is normal? Learn about these and other interesting facts about periods.

Your Period - Answers for Teens
Comprehensives answers to questions, often asked by teens, about first periods and menstruation.

How Your Period Makes You Feel
Some young women say they never get cramps with their periods, while others experience severe pain and fatigue every month. Cramps are caused by your uterus contracting as it works to shed its lining.

When Should I See a Doctor for Period Problems?
A look at signs and symptoms that indicate it's time to see your doctor for period problems.

How Puberty and Menstruation Affect Your Dental Health
Did you know that the increase of sex hormones that begins at puberty, triggers the dilation of small blood vessels in the gums which is seen as an increase in redness, gingival bleeding, and swelling? Find out what women need to know about menstruation and dental health.

How Often Should I Change Menstrual Pads or Tampons?
Do you know how often you should change your menstrual pad or tampon? Learn how to know when it's time to change your sanitary pad, napkin, or tampon.