A menstrual cycle begins with the first day of your period, or menstruation [MEN-stroo-AY-shuhn] and starts over again when the next period begins. Throughout a monthly menstrual cycle, your body makes different amounts of chemicals called hormones to prepare for pregnancy.
UNILAD: Doctors explain how unexpected sex act can make your period come early
Doctors explain how unexpected sex act can make your period come early
New York Post: Start your period before age 10 — or after 15? How it can impact your lifelong health, from obesity to heart issues
Your period could be crampin’ your style — and your future health. Girls are reaching puberty faster than previous generations, a phenomenon perplexing researchers. The average age of the start of ...
Start your period before age 10 — or after 15? How it can impact your lifelong health, from obesity to heart issues
Getting your first period can come with a lot of conflicting feelings, from confusion and fear to excitement or relief. Knowing what to expect — as much as is possible — is one thing that can make ...
Hindustan Times on MSN: Starting your first period? Here are 5 simple menstruation tips every girl should know
Starting your first period? Here are 5 simple menstruation tips every girl should know
Eventually it flows out of the body, at which point you get your next period — and a new menstrual cycle starts. Your menstrual cycle lasts from the first day of your period to the first day of your next period. A normal cycle can be as short as 21 days or longer than 35.