Understanding

menstruation
Menarche, cycles and all the issues that it comes with.
 How do we get our
periods?
As a woman, your period is
your body’s way of releasing

01 A period 02

tissue that it no longer

needs. Every month, your
04 If the egg is not fertilized,
(menstruation) is your body no longer needs
normal vaginal body prepares for pregnancy.
the thicker lining of the
bleeding that is a The lining of your uterus uterus, so it starts to break
natural part of a gets thicker as down and is eventually
healthy monthly
cycle for a person
03 preparation for nurturing
a fertilized egg. An egg is
expelled, along with some
blood, from your vagina.
with a uterus and released and is ready to This is your period, and
ovaries. be fertilized and settle in once it’s over, the process
the lining of your uterus. starts all over again.
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process


The stages of
menstrual cycle.
A woman’s menstrual cycle is divided into four phases:
menstrual phase
follicular phase
ovulation phase
luteal phase
The length of each phase can differ from woman to
woman, and it can change over time.

Why period blood

varies in color
According to the American Academy of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists, your period may be used as a vital health sign.
Anything from the length of your cycle to the textures and colors
you see may indicate something important about your health.
 Blood color

01 Black 02 Brown 03 Dark Red

07 Gray
04 Bright red 05 Pink 06 Orange


Fluids on your pantie?

Guide to Vaginal
Discharge Menstrual cycle

Hormones
Vaginal discharge is a constant presence in women who
menstruate. It can begin as early as a few months before your
period first starts in adolescence. It generally tapers off after Pregnancy
menopause.

Is the way a woman’s body expels fluid and cells. The production of Infections
vaginal discharge can vary from woman to woman, and can change in
consistency and appearance depending on many factors.
 Discharge color

Pale yellow to neon

01 Blood red to 02 Cream and milky 03 green
dried brown white

04 Blush to deep pink 05 Clear 06 Storm

cloud gray


Why Do Periods
Hurt?
The process of your uterus shedding its lining every month
is called menstruation. Some discomfort during your
period is common, but intense or crippling pain that
interferes with your life is not.
 Tips for vaginal health
Clean only the outside of your Wear clothing that breathes,
vagina with soap and water when especially in high humidity, to avoid
bathing. vaginal irritation. That includes tight
pants or other restrictive garments.
Avoid using scented products, such
as scented tampons or douching Change out of wet clothes or
products. bathing suits quickly.

Discuss any irregular vaginal

discharge immediately, before the Visit your doctor regularly
condition worsens. for testing and checkups.
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listening!