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Bookmark or Share- Menstruation: Periods, the menstrual cycle, PMS, and treatmentWhat is menstruation? Maryna Terletska/Getty Images. Menstruation occurs when the lining of the uterus sheds, turning into blood. This blood then flows out of the body through the vagina. It is...
- Your menstrual cycle | Office on Women's HealthWhat is the menstrual cycle? How long is a typical menstrual cycle? What is ovulation? How do I know if I’m ovulating? How does my menstrual cycle change as I get older? Why should I keep track of my menstrual cycle? How can I keep track of my menstrual cycle? When does a girl usually get her first period?
- Menstrual Cycle (Normal Menstruation): Overview & Phases - Cleveland ClinicA menstrual cycle begins when you get your period or menstruate. This is when you shed the lining of your uterus. This cycle is part of your reproductive system and prepares your body for a possible pregnancy. A typical cycle lasts between 24 and 38 days.
- Is My Menstrual Cycle Normal? | Facts & Information - Planned ParenthoodThe average menstrual cycle is about 25-30 days, but it can be as short as 21 days or longer than 35 — it’s different from person to person. The number of days in your cycle may also vary from month to month. When you get your period, it’s normal to bleed anywhere from 2 to 7 days.
- What is Menstruation? | Get Facts About Having Your PeriodMenstruation — aka having your period — is when blood and tissue from your uterus comes out of your vagina. It usually happens every month. Problems with your period? Find a Health Center. What’s the menstrual cycle? Your menstrual cycle helps your body prepare for pregnancy every month. It also makes you have a period if you’re not pregnant.
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