Center for Young Women's Health
I found this brown smudge in my underwear and the internet said it was old blood that took longer to come out of my body. Is it really blood and will I get my period soon?It’s true that a brown “smudge” or brown spotting is blood and it is brown instead of bright red because it is flowing slowly. Blood is bright red when it … read more
Articles Tagged: menstrual cycle
How many eggs does a woman have in her life time?
The answer to this question is a bit complicated because female babies are born with about 1-2 million immature follicles (potential eggs) yet only about 400 or so will ever … read more
I’m 12 and I just went to the toilet and there was a lot of brown stuff on my underwear. I haven’t had a period yet. Is this my period.
Brown discharge is one of the signs that your period is on its way. The brown color means that there is slow bleeding from your uterus, unlike when it’s bright … read more
Is it true that when women live together their periods sync?
This theory was based on the belief that women who live together will start their period within 2-4 days of each other within 4-6 months. This statement was thought to … read more
Is it normal for my period to last more than a week and have a very light flow?
You may be one of those young women whose periods may be affected by changes in body weight or diet, exercise, illness, or stress. Remember that if you are having … read more
How do I keep track of my periods each month?
The easiest way to keep track of your periods is to write down when they start and when they stop. Some girls like to keep a small calendar in their … read more
Is it true that masturbating will mess up my menstrual cycle?
No. Masturbating has no affect on your menstrual cycle.
Is it normal to have 2 periods in 1 month?
It’s a good idea to mark the calendar on the first day of your period. You can figure out how long your menstrual period is by counting the first day … read more
PCOS: Worksheets
Period and Symptom Trackers: Keeping track of when your period starts and stops is a good way to see if there is a pattern to your menstrual cycle. It’s also important … read more
Birth Control Pills: How to take BCPs
The most common pill packs come with 21 active hormone pills and seven placebo pills, but some packs have 23, 24, 26, or even 28 active pills. The example shown … read more