Menstruation

Welcome to the section on Menstruation where you can learn important information that you need to know about your body.

Your Cycle

A woman's reproductive system is very intricate. Read about what happens during a menstrual cycle as well as when you ovulate. For a handy overview of how your hormones and organs work together, check out How it Works. And if you are one of the 80% of women who experience PMS prior to her period, you will want to take a look at PMS Relief, which will give you some handy natural PMS relief tips.

 

Your Period

Whether you are trying to get pregnant or want to avoid pregnancy, charting your period is helpful. A menstrual chart will indicate when you can expect to ovulate so you'll know when you are most fertile. Keeping a chart is especially helpful for women with diabetes since there is a link between the menstrual cycle and blood glucose levels.

Women get concerned if they have a late period. Aside from being one of the first pregnancy symptoms, find out the reasons for a late period or a missed period. If you find yourself wondering, 'wondering, why is my period late,'then take a look at this helpful chart. Perhaps your periods aren't late but tend to be irregular. Then you'll want to take a look at irregular periods which outlines some of the causes for why your period may not always arrive when it should. Women who haven't had a period in over three months, though, may be experiencing amenorrhea, and possibly anovulation, and should make an appointment with their doctor for a check-up.

 

Important Information

It's important that all women, especially teens, read up on toxic shock syndrome. Women affected bymenorrhagia are at an increased risk of developing TSS. Although rare, you should know the symptoms of TSS as it can be very serious. Another important menstrual problem that occurs in many women is endometriosis. Learn more about this painful disorder and what you can do about it.