Center for Young Women's HealthBoth panty liners and pads are used to absorb menstrual flow to keep your clothes from becoming wet with blood. Panty liners are smaller and thinner and are typically used … read more
Articles Tagged: period
Is it normal to feel depressed and suicidal before your period?
Many girls and women experience a wide range of feelings before and during their periods. When a person becomes very depressed before every period but is usually okay at other … read more
Cystic Fibrosis: Puberty and Menstrual Periods
Puberty Puberty is the name for the time when your body begins to change and you go from being a child to an adult. Your hormone levels will change and … read more
Is it normal to wear a panty liner every day?
Wearing panty liners or not is a personal preference. Young women who are fans of panty liners say they wear them for different reasons such as “to feel fresh and … read more
How can I be more environmentally friendly during my period when I am away from home on vacation, a road trip, or summer camp?
If you are looking for an environmentally friendly way deal with your period, you might want to consider reusable and absorbent period panties, washable cloth pads or menstrual cups. Instead … read more
I am the only one of my friends that hasn’t had period yet. Is it dangerous?
Everyone goes through puberty at a different time, which means girls get their periods at different times too. Most girls get their period about 2 to 2.5 years after they … read more
My periods are regular every month but I don’t get period pains. Is there something wrong with me?
Menstrual periods can be pain-free for some teens and adult women, but others may have mild cramps. Both are normal. Nothing is wrong with you. You just got lucky!
I started developing breasts in grade 4 and now I’m in grade 6. This happened to a lot of my friends and they have all gotten their periods but I haven’t got mine. When should I get mine?
Most girls will get their period about 2-3 years after they start to develop breasts (on average) and some will not get their period until later. The average age for … read more
What happens to the lining of your uterus if you take the Pill continuously and not get a period? Does it build up? Do you not grow a lining?
Great question! If you are NOT taking the Pill (oral contraceptive pills), each month, the lining of your uterus naturally thickens or “builds up” to prepare for a possible pregnancy. … read more
My period came early and I honestly panicked when it did. I don’t know what’s wrong. Should I get a checkup?
It’s very common to have irregular periods during the first couple of years after you start menstruating. You might also be one of those young women whose periods are affected … read more