Center for Young Women's Health
I have a field trip to an amusement park coming up this week and there are going to be rides. Is it ok if I go on the rides when I am on my period?If you tend to get nauseous (sick to your stomach) or have bad cramps when you have your period, you will probably not feel up to going on fast rides. … read more
Articles Tagged: period
My breasts hurt only before my period. Do they grow at this time?
Many girls will notice that their breasts feel larger right around a week or so before their period is due, while others don’t seem to notice at all. This is … read more
I take birth control pills. Do I have to take the “inactive pills”? Why do I have to bleed during this time?
Most birth control pill packages are made up of 21 days of active pills (one color) followed by 7 days of “inactive” pills (a different color), however there are some … read more
Is it normal not to bleed the full week of your period when using birth control pills?
Yes. When on the Pill, the lining of your uterus doesn’t become very thick so very little blood needs to come out each month. It is perfectly normal to have … read more
I am still on my period and it has been two weeks. Is that normal?
No. Normal menstrual periods last 3 to 7 days. Longer than normal periods can occur because of stress, a hormone imbalance, pregnancy, infection, a thyroid condition, and other causes. You should … read more
I’ve had my period for 4 days now and I have a pool party to go to. Will it be okay for me to wear my bathing suit and go in the pool without anything happening?
It’s hard to tell if your period will stop once you are in the water. If it is at the end of your cycle or your period tends to be … read more
My period is 6 days late and I’m starting to worry. It’s never been late before. Should I be worried?
If you have had sexual contact, you could be pregnant, especially if you are not using a reliable method every time you have sex. We suggest that you see your … read more
I just started my period but it lasted for an entire week. Is this normal?
Periods in general usually last about 3-7 days but the amount of blood flow is usually different each day. For example, it is typically heavier during the first couple of … read more
I’ve recently switched from the patch to the Pill. The first month back on the Pill, I missed a few days, so I decided to wait till the next month to start it again which made my period come early. I’ve been taking the Pill consistently now but because I took a few pills in the first row already, I am going to run out of pills and my period is going to come early. What should I do? Is it dangerous to have my period come early?
This is a great question! Many young women find it hard to remember to take the Pill (or any medicine) every day. There are some things you can try, to … read more
I’m new to tampons and I can’t get it all the way in. Help please?? Is there something wrong with my vaginal shape or something?
When you are learning how to use tampons, it’s a good idea to use the “slender” size. It’s also easier to insert it when your menstrual flow is moderate to … read more