Period Tips 2.1

All you need to know about your periods

Your monthly period can say a lot about you. Remember that everyone has a different monthly cycle, so what is normal for your friend or sister, may not be the same for you.

Menstruation is your body's way of telling you that your reproductive system is working properly. But if it signals a problem — heavy periods, no periods, painful periods, spotting, you need to visit your doctor to find out if something is wrong. The average menstrual cycle is anything between four to eight days. Some women even have slight spotting after eight days. So while some periods are short, others are long, some are heavy while others are light.

The first few years may be askew but by the time you leave your teens, your cycle will more or less settle down. You would also be familiar with your monthly routine — the duration, flow and frequency. The average menstrual cycle is 28 days long, but differs from woman to woman. And instead of worrying about how long or frequent your really period, you need to focus on whether anything different is happening.

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