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Menstrual Period: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

Updated 15 September 2025 under Health Guides.

PMS stands for Premenstrual Syndrome; “pre” means “before” and “menstrual” refers to the menstrual cycle or periods. Not all individuals will get PMS. Most people with PMS have symptoms during the week before their […]

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Menstrual Period: Painful Periods (Dysmenorrhea)

Updated 15 September 2025 under Health Guides.

It’s common for many girls to have mild pain with their periods a couple of days each month. However, if your pain is not relieved with over-the-counter pain medicine, and […]

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Menstrual Period: General Information

Updated 15 September 2025 under Health Guides.

Puberty is the time when your body changes because of hormones produced by your ovaries. Puberty usually starts between age 8 and 13 and includes growth of your breasts, the appearance of […]

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Menstrual Period: Menstrual Cramps

Updated 15 September 2025 under Health Guides.

Menstrual periods can be light and easy for some teens, but for others, they can be heavy and/or accompanied by painful cramps. Cramps can be a big reason why teens […]

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