Center for Young Women's HealthGreat 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
Articles Tagged: period
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
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
I’m 5 days late for my period but negative pregnancy test, should I be worried?
The most common cause of a missed period is pregnancy; however, there can be other causes including: hormone imbalance (that interrupts or delays ovulation), exercise, low weight or weight loss … read more
Is it okay to wash my hair during my period? My mom said it’s bad for my health, but she doesn’t tell me why?
This is a common myth. It is perfectly fine to wash your hair, take a shower or bath at any point during your period. Myths about periods have been around … read more
I am on continuous hormonal pills so I don’t get a period. Where does the blood go? and is it dangerous not to have a period?
Taking hormonal treatment continuously as prescribed by your health care provider is not dangerous. While some women have spotting while on continuous birth control pills, many women do not have … read more
I’m on the pill and I usually take it continuously so I don’t get a period. But this month I was going to take the placebo pills to have a period. What I’m wondering is: When do I start the hormone pills again? Right after my period ends even if there are placebo pills left? And how long after starting a new pack after my period can I have sex safely without a condom?
Congratulation for using birth control! As you know, using birth control pills “continuously” means that instead of taking the placebo pills (the different colored pills that are usually at the … read more
My period keeps on coming early, what should I do? Is this serious?
A typical menstrual “cycle” (the time from the first day of your period until the first day of your next period) is about 28 days. Although this is the average length, it … read more
Can I go to the bathroom (pee) when I have a tampon in?
YES! Since pee (urine) leaves the body from another opening called the urethra, you don’t have to remove a tampon from your vagina to pass urine. You can also leave … read more
I got my period the first time a couple of months ago and I haven’t gotten it again. Is this normal?
It’s actually very common to have irregular periods during the first year or two (after your period starts), but after that your periods should become more predictable. Irregular periods can … read more