Every month the uterine lining thickens due to mucus and blood vessels
If the egg is not fertilized, the egg dies. He cannot then settle down. The mucous membrane and blood vessels in the uterus are then broken down. This then leaves the body through the vagina, this is what we call menstruation.
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The duration of a period is on average between 4 and 10 days.
A girl usually has her period from puberty up to and including menopause.
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Symptoms
When you have or are about to have your period, you may have pain and cramps in your lower abdomen. It's annoying, but it can't hurt. What helps is relaxation: through rest, a hot water bottle or bath
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Menstrual remedies
Sanitary towel: worn against the opening of the vagina.
Tampons: are worn inside the vagina.
Menstrual cups: are also worn in the vagina, collect the blood. You can reuse these.
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what does a menstrual cycle entail?
Your menstrual cycle starts on the day that blood comes out of your vagina, also called your period. This takes about 4-7 days. Your menstrual cycle lasts between 21 and 35 days, with 28 days as an average.
