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On average, each girl loses from 75 ml to 125 ml of blood for the entire cycle – this is 3-5 tablespoons.

No, don't worry It's perfectly normal that the periods don't come at the same time every month. This is due to the fact that menstruation occurs cyclically the cycle lasts from the first day of the beginning of menstruation to the first day of the beginning of the next, and not strictly for months. The average cycle is about 28 days, but since each cycle is individual and depends on hormones, emotions, your personal health and lifestyle it can be shorter (21 days) or longer (sometimes up to 90 days).

If the first menstruation occurred at the beginning of the month, and the second – by the end, it simply means that you have a short cycle. Usually, during the first few years of menstruation, a girl's cycle is unstable – someone has it longer, someone has it much shorter, like you. The duration of the cycle depends on when you "ovulate" or mature. So all this is quite normal and there is nothing to worry about!

To engage or not is a personal matter for everyone. If you and your partner are comfortable, then why not. But there are a number of related risks that we should warn about.

Having sex during menstruation: Entails the risk of unplanned pregnancy (if not protected). Entails the risk of penetration of a number of sexually transmitted infections due to the blood (and very favorable for the development of bacteria) environment of the vagina.

Everything is individual and depends on the abundance of secretions. On average, the pad or tampon should be changed every 3-4 hours.

Girls have periods because they are SPECIAL!
Menstruation is not a disease, but a natural process that occurs monthly in every woman's body. The arrival of the first menstruation indicates that you are healthy, you are ovulating and will be able to have children in the future.

Don't be alarmed, most likely you have a longer cycle this is normal Sometimes events in your life can delay ovulation and egg maturation. When this happens, menstruation comes later.

Possible causes of delayed ovulation:

  • Stress
  • A lot of physical activity.
  • Extreme diet (anorexia)
  • Emotional distress.

Of course, you can swim during menstruation! Just put a tampon on in front of a pool or pond, not a pad!

In the hymen there is a hole with a diameter of 1.5-2 cm, through which menstrual discharge comes out. Kotex tampons are specially designed to pass freely into this hole, but at the same time reliably protect against leaks. In addition, during menstruation, the hymen becomes very elastic, so it is difficult to damage it.

Don't worry and calmly use tampons if they are more convenient for you. Carefully read the instructions to make sure that you are inserting the tampon correctly.

Of course! Boys won't know you're menstruating until you tell them.

Everything is individual and each girl's menstruation begins when the body is ripe for it (on average from 8 to 18 years old). A lot depends on our lifestyle and genetic predispositions.

An interesting fact: in girls whose menstruation begins earlier, it stops after the age of 50. In girls whose menstruation begins later, it sometimes stops at the age of about 40 years!

Don't panic! First of all, put on a gasket. Change it at least every 4 hours. Wrap the used gasket with toilet paper or its packaging. Go on with the day as if nothing is happening!

If this has not happened to your sister before, and she had sex about two weeks before the start of her period, one of the reasons may be that she is pregnant. When a fertilized egg penetrates into the lining of the uterus, it can cause a slight bleeding. Women think it's menstruation, but in fact they are pregnant. We would advise her to buy herself an express pregnancy test.
Another reason for such "one-day periods" can be hormonal drugs.

In any case, we recommend that you consult a doctor.

This method of so-called "contraception" is unsafe, because sperm have small tails, so they can penetrate the vagina after sexual intercourse. Moreover, unprotected sex will not protect you from more than 35 sexually transmitted infections. Bad idea!

This is called a "cyclical" breast change, which begins when a girl's menstrual cycle begins, and continues each cycle until menopause. Changes in the breast begin in the middle of the cycle, when the girl has an increased level of hormones. Then, just before the start of menstruation, low hormone levels cause bleeding. This can cause a feeling of heaviness in the chest and discomfort. Make sure that you are wearing a well-supporting and comfortable bra at this time.

Some girls have copious menstruation as a result of a genetic predisposition – in other words, the girl's mother also has copious periods.
In some women, copious painful periods are associated with excessive adipose tissue in which estrogen accumulates. Estrogen is a hormone that helps the inner lining of the uterus grow. More estrogen = thicker lining = abundant menstruation.

We recommend to take aspirin the day before the start of menstruation. To reduce pain during menstruation, apply something warm - for example, a heating pad. Or take a hot bath or shower. You can also ask your doctor to recommend a suitable painkiller.

Does the stomach hurt or the uterus located just below? Some women have a "stomach upset" the day before menstruation begins, or she may feel nauseous on the day of menstruation. On the other hand, pelvic pain usually occurs when the uterus contracts, but it can also be caused by a urinary tract infection or other infections of the pelvic organs.
If the pain decreases when exposed to heat–a bath, shower, or hot water bottle–it's probably a "menstrual pain" that will pass. Ask your doctor to recommend a painkiller that will help you get through these difficult days!
If the pain is unbearable, then be sure to contact a gynecologist.

The occurrence of menstrual pain before the start of menstruation is quite normal, and you do not need to worry about it – just learn how to cope with it.
Let's tell you about the process of menstruation.
Imagine a uterus the size of your clenched fist – now clench your fist to simulate "contractions", this is how the uterus behaves before menstruation to destroy the inner lining called the endometrium. That's why my stomach hurts.
Breathe deeply, stroke your stomach, apply warm.

Menstrual pain is usually caused by a "contraction" of the uterus. This hollow muscular organ the size of your clenched fist must "shrink" to destroy the inner lining called the endometrium so that it can clear the uterus. A hormone called prostaglandin helps the uterus contract, but if a woman has too much of this hormone, contractions can be very strong and painful. Prostaglandin can be controlled by simply taking aspirin the day before menstruation.

No, these are absolutely unrelated things.

Back pain before menstruation may be caused by a curvature of the spine. Sometimes this is caused by the position of the uterus, when it bends backwards rather than forward during contraction.

Don't worry ahead of time. The delay can be caused by various reasons, including those unrelated to pregnancy: irregular menstrual cycle, intense sports, stress, the use of certain medications, weight changes. If menstruation is delayed for 6-7 days, these are normal fluctuations in the cycle.

If the delay lasts more than 7 days, or bothers you for some other reason, it is better to consult a gynecologist. Only a professional will be able to correctly determine the reason for the delay.

No. This is a bleeding that lasts longer than normal periods. We recommend that you consult a doctor immediately.

Some girls feel sick – it's not scary. Just make sure you drink plenty of fluids, including hearty soup or rich hot chocolate.

Unfortunately, we don't know how old you are or what your medical history is, but your history is definitely a special case. It shouldn't be like this. Please consult a doctor as soon as possible.

Discharge with an unpleasant odor usually indicates the presence of an infection that should be treated. Not all vaginal infections are sexually transmitted, for example, there is bacterial vaginitis. Consult a doctor – the sooner you are cured, the better!

Discharge with odor, concomitant itching, irritation and redness of the vagina or labia are infectious secretions. The color can be yellow, green or white, it can be frothy and have an unpleasant smell. It all needs to be examined and treated by a doctor. If you are sexually active, your boyfriend should also undergo treatment, because any infections can cause many complications.

Any rash that causes itching and irritation (at any stage of the cycle) requires medical advice it may be thrush or genital infection. Please contact your doctor the next time you have this rash so that it can be detected and treated.

Of course, you can exercise during menstruation. Moreover, physical activity reduces pain during menstruation. And wearing tampons will make this process much easier and more convenient.

Yes, during menstruation you can eat anything that is good for your health.

First of all, don't be afraid! Inserting a tampon is not scary and not dangerous.

To get started, read the instructions in the package, it describes in detail and shows the procedure for inserting a tampon. But if there are still misunderstandings, then our mini-instructions will help you!

  • Make sure your hands are clean.
  • Release the tampon from the packaging (it opens by folding along the line) and pull the thread.
  • Decide in which position it will be convenient to insert a tampon. Try doing this while sitting on the toilet, or standing with one foot on the edge of the tub.
  • Take the tampon as it is convenient. The most preferable way is to place the index finger at the base of the tampon, and leave the thread free.
  • Relax and gently insert the tampon into the base of the vagina: first up and then diagonally to the back. Make sure that the thread remains outside.
  • Now try walking, jumping, sitting – make sure that the tampon sits comfortably. If you don't feel it – that's right! If the tampon is felt inside, try to move it a little further. Do not worry, the tampon will not "get lost" anywhere and will not go too far.
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