Menstruation FAQs
Answers to frequently asked questions about menstruation. Covers first periods, and normal and abnormal menstruation, as well as other topics about the menstrual cycle.
Luteal Phase
Definition of the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.
Definition of the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.
What is Implantation Bleeding?
A look at what causes implantation bleeding. Covers when implantation bleeding occurs and how this type of vaginal bleeding defers from normal menstrual periods.
A look at what causes implantation bleeding. Covers when implantation bleeding occurs and how this type of vaginal bleeding defers from normal menstrual periods.
What is Mastalgia?
A review of mastalgia and its' causes. Includes treatment information and diagnostic tests, as well as when to see your doctor for mastalgia.
A review of mastalgia and its' causes. Includes treatment information and diagnostic tests, as well as when to see your doctor for mastalgia.
Withdrawal Bleeding
A look at when menstruation is really withdrawal bleeding. Find out what causes withdrawal bleeding.
A look at when menstruation is really withdrawal bleeding. Find out what causes withdrawal bleeding.
What is menstrual magnification?
A review of menstrual magnification, includes diseases that frequently result in menstrual magnification of symptoms.
A review of menstrual magnification, includes diseases that frequently result in menstrual magnification of symptoms.
How Many Days Does Menstruation Last?
A review of the number of days normal menstruation lasts during each menstrual cycle.
A review of the number of days normal menstruation lasts during each menstrual cycle.
It’s Been Months since My First Period. What’s Wrong with Me?
A look at when to expect second periods. Covers timing of menstruation during the first few years following the onset of the menses.
A look at when to expect second periods. Covers timing of menstruation during the first few years following the onset of the menses.
Why Do I Have a Constant Vaginal Discharge?
Vaginal discharges explored from normal vaginal discharge to abnormal vaginal discharge. Covers causes of abnormal vaginal discharges and explains how normal vaginal discharge can help you to prevent pregnancy or achieve pregnancy.
Vaginal discharges explored from normal vaginal discharge to abnormal vaginal discharge. Covers causes of abnormal vaginal discharges and explains how normal vaginal discharge can help you to prevent pregnancy or achieve pregnancy.
Why are There Blood Clots in My Period?
A look at blood clots and clumps of tissue contained in menstrual blood.
A look at blood clots and clumps of tissue contained in menstrual blood.
How Often Do Need to Change Tampons or Pads During My Period?
Discusses when to change tampons or sanitary pads during your period.
Discusses when to change tampons or sanitary pads during your period.
Can I Go Swimming During My Period?
Discussion about swimming during menstruation. Includes tips for swimming during your period.
Discussion about swimming during menstruation. Includes tips for swimming during your period.
Menarche
Definition of menarche and when it occurs in girls.
Definition of menarche and when it occurs in girls.
What Does Menstrual Blood Look Like?
Describes the appearance of normal menstrual blood. Includes information about the color and consistency of menstrual blood.
Describes the appearance of normal menstrual blood. Includes information about the color and consistency of menstrual blood.
How Often Do Girls Have Periods?
Learn when to expect your next period. Find out how often menstruation occurs, and how your period affects the length of your menstrual cycle.
Learn when to expect your next period. Find out how often menstruation occurs, and how your period affects the length of your menstrual cycle.
When Should I See a Doctor for Period Problems?
Answer to the common question of when menstrual cycle problems require a visit to your doctor.
Answer to the common question of when menstrual cycle problems require a visit to your doctor.
Is My Period Normal?
Article that explores the differences between normal and abnormal periods. Learn how to tell when menstruation is normal and when it is abnormal.
Article that explores the differences between normal and abnormal periods. Learn how to tell when menstruation is normal and when it is abnormal.
Can I Go Swimming During My Period?
If someone has convinced you that you can't go swimming or participate in your normal activities during menstruation, you'll want to read the answer to this question.
If someone has convinced you that you can't go swimming or participate in your normal activities during menstruation, you'll want to read the answer to this question.