Periods

A period is when a person with a womb loses blood from the vagina for a few days. It's a normal part of the menstrual cycle. Periods usually happen once a month, but some people may get their period more or less often. Periods begin during puberty and end at menopause.

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How to skip or delay a period
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How to use a tampon – everything you need to know
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How to stop your heavy periods
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Menstrual cups: what are they and how do you use them?
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Period pain explained: the best ways to stop it
Types of menstrual hygiene products including sanitary towels, tampon and menstrual cup
How – and what – to tell your kids about periods
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Your ultimate guide to Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Period products
Your period questions answered: from smell to having sex
Period products
Period products: what’s good for you and what’s good for the environment?
Period calendar
Absent or missed periods: find out why and how to cope
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Periods: your essential guide to what’s normal and what’s not
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Irregular or infrequent periods
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Can you wear a menstrual cup overnight?
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Can you have sex on your period?
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How to track your period
Can you sleep with a tampon in
Can you sleep with a tampon in? Your tampon questions answered
Period pain and when to seek help
Period pain and when to seek help
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Periods: do I need a doctor?
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Periods and fertility in the menstrual cycle
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Period problems
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Why haven't I started my periods?
Calendar for tracking period plus menstrual hygiene products
Can you have sex during a period?
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Can you have a period while pregnant?
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Natural remedies for back pain during your period
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How to relieve back pain during your period

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