Menstruation
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Menstruation, or period, is a woman's monthly bleeding. Every month, your body prepares for pregnancy. If no pregnancy occurs, the uterus sheds its lining. The menstrual blood is partly blood and partly tissue from inside the uterus, or womb. It passes out of the body through the vagina. Periods usually start around age 12 and continue until menopause, at about age 51. Most periods last from three to five days.
You should consult your health care provider if
- You haven't started menstruating by age 16
- Your period suddenly stops
- You bleed excessively, or for more days than usual
- You suddenly feel sick after using tampons
- You bleed between periods
- You have severe pain during your period
Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, is a group of symptoms that start before the period. It can include emotional and physical symptoms.
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Yoga for Menstruation
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Late Period - Why Is My Period Late
womenshealth.about.com — “Discover causes for late periods. A look at reasons for late periods or absence of menstruation.” View full resource at womenshealth.about.com
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All About Menstruation
kidshealth.org — “Getting a period is a natural part of being a woman. Find out more in this article for kids.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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All About Menstruation
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All About Menstruation
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What Is Amenorrhea (Absence Of Menstruation)?
medicalnewstoday.com — “Amenorrhea is a medical term which means the absence of a woman's menstrual period during her reproductive age. When a woman is pregnant her period stops, also lactation (breastfeeding) cau” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Massage Decreases Painful Menstruation
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Is it Okay to Exercise During Menstruation?
ezinearticles.com — “A common question among women's fitness groups is whether or not it is healthy to exercise during menstruation. While many fears and beliefs about our monthly cycle have changed over the years, whether or not strenuous activity is right for every woman...” View full resource at ezinearticles.com
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Most Fertile Days in Menstruation
health.top54u.com — “Calculate your most fertile days in menstruation to ease your trouble in trying to conceive.” View full resource at health.top54u.com
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Seminar: Period Problems | Facebook
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Coping With Common Period Problems
kidshealth.org — “Most girls have to deal with PMS, cramps, or headaches around the time of their periods. These problems are usually nothing to worry about. Get the facts on which period problems are normal and which ones might indicate something's going on.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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Getting Your Period at School
kidshealth.org — “Lots of girls worry what to do if they get their periods at school. Find out more in this article for kids.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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Talking to Your Child About Menstruation
kidshealth.org — “On average, most girls start their periods when they're 12 or 13 years old. But don't wait until your daughter gets her period to talk to her about menstruation.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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