A GUIDE TO YOUR MENSTRAL PERIOD

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A GUIDE TO YOUR PERIOD
Your period, monthly visitor, menstruation. Whatever you
call it, most of us have to deal with it
every month. And it can be a little confusing. We
may not understand exactly what is happening. So
here’s what you need to know.
(1)WHEN DOES IT START?
Most girls see their period between ages 10 – 12.
Some get it much later even as late as age 16.
(2)HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?
For most of us 3-5 days. But it can last as long as
7 days. If your period lasts longer than this you
should see a doctor or tell a trusted adult as this is
could be sign of something wrong.
(3)WHY THE PAIN?
Every month your body gets ready to carry a child.
It does this by thickening the walls of your uterus.
Then it releases an egg. When the egg is not
fertilized, that lining sheds.
This is what causes the bleeding. The pain comes because
sometimes your uterus
contracts when it sheds the lining. It is absolutely normal to
experience some pain.
(4)HOW CAN I DEAL WITH THE PAIN?
You can try exercise. A gentle walk sometimes
works. Hot drinks, like milk, can also help You can
also take a warm bath or put a warm towel on the
hurting area,. Try lying down for a while. For some girls the
pain is so bad, it stop them from doing everyday activities.
If this is case, you can visit a
clinic to get medication.
(5)CAN I GET PREGNANT DURING MY PERIOD?
Yes, you can totally get pregnant. It is possible to
experience ovulation before or even during period. If a
sperm comes in contact with an egg at a time like this you
can get pregnant.
(6)CAN MY PERIOD CAUSE A SHORTAGE OF BLOOD?
A normal period is around 3 table spoons of blood.
That’s not enough blood to put you in any danger.
(7)DOES MY PERIOD PREVENT ME FROM CARRYING OR
DOING NORMAL ACTIVITIES?
The answer is no. Your period is not an illness. When it
comes you can still do the normal things you enjoy doing.
Go to school, go to the market,
ride a bicycle, run, jump, even dance.
(8)DOES MY PERIOD MAKE ME UNCLEAN?
Your period is absolutely normal. Every girl
experiences it. Some religious and cultural believes
exempt girls from participating in certain activities during
their period. However, this doesn’t make you unclean. It is
not something to be embarrassed
about. Do you have other questions about your period?

Credit Steph Miriam