A period every girl’s best friend; okay, let’s be serious- menstruation – a monthly annoyance for females of reproductive age. Every month, after a girl reaches puberty, she menstruates. The uterus lining sheds and flows out of the vagina. Understanding menstrual flow and the parameters is beneficial knowledge and can help initiate conversation if any
Endometriosis Endometriosis is a painful chronic disease where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. Endometriosis is a common disease; 1 in 10 women have endometriosis; unfortunately, there is no cure for endometriosis, but there are several myths surrounding endometriosis treatment. Even worse, these myths sometimes come in the form
Introduction My period started December 25th, 2007 – Merry Christmas to me – growing up, I experienced painful cramps, awful headaches, and chronic fatigue. I was in the seventh grade when my period started, and everything was manageable. However, in high school, I noticed my cramps were getting worse, then my junior year, things drastically
What No One Told Me About My Period
“The Talk” Can I ask you a question? Growing up did you receive “the talk”? If you did, I did too, but did you receive “the talk” about menstruation? If you did, lucky you! I did not. I received no guidance or information regarding my period. Everything I learned about my period I either learned through
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