Menstruation is the most visible phase of the menstrual cycle and its beginning is used as the marker between cycles. The first day of menstrual bleeding is the date used for the last menstrual period …

Jul 29, 2025 · Getting your period can be stressful for all kinds of reasons. You might feel more tired than usual. You might get especially bad cramps, or have a hard time curbing food cravings. …

Apr 22, 2023 · Your periods are less than 21 days or more than 35 days apart. You bleed between periods. You develop severe pain during your period. You suddenly get a fever and feel sick after …

Dec 10, 2025 · Periods, also known as menstruation, occur when your uterus sheds its lining, causing blood and mucus to discharge from the vagina. 1 This usually occurs once a month if you are not …

Dec 9, 2022 · Most people have their period (bleed) for between three and seven days. Is a three-day period normal?

Feb 27, 2012 · Periods get lighter and shorter over time, or come when you don’t expect it. You may have spotting or cramping every once in a while until you stop getting your period, and sometimes …

Sep 4, 2025 · Menstruation occurs when the lining of the uterus sheds by breaking down and leaving the body as blood. Most periods last around three to seven days. What Is Menstruation? Menstruation is …

Jan 11, 2026 · Periods usually start between age 11 and 14 and continue until menopause at about age 51. They usually last from three to five days. Besides bleeding from the vagina, you may have: …

May 27, 2025 · What Is a Normal Period? A normal period (or normal menstruation) is different for everyone who menstruates. It also changes at different times of your life. For example, as you near …

Jan 13, 2025 · Throughout a monthly menstrual cycle, your body makes different amounts of chemicals called hormones to prepare for pregnancy. These changing hormone levels can cause menstrual …