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  Ever thought, why is the word "menstruation" or period such a taboo topic for people? Or why are people in denial to talk about it openly even after knowing that it is natural? The answer is- lack of knowledge and awareness. In fact, according to the research by UNICEF , many females do not have an accurate understanding of menstruation as a normal biological process. Thus, educating girls before their first period is essential for better menstrual health, contributing to social solidarity, and encouraging healthy habits. Therefore, to guide you with the crucial information on periods, we've prepared a guide on everything you should know about menstruation. Read further to learn more about the topic. What is Menstruation? Menstruation is a biological process that is an integral part of every female. Every month our bodies prepare for pregnancy. If the pregnancy does not occur, the uterus sheds its lining along with mucus, blood, and bacteria. Thus, menstruation

  Vaginal discharge comes in many forms and colors, and it can be hard to tell whether you need to seek medical treatment or if your discharge is healthy and normal. Vaginal discharge is fluid that can come out of a woman’s vagina and is produced by her uterus, cervix, and vagina. It can vary in color and is normal for a woman to have though changes to a woman’s discharge can be a sign of infection or disease. Vaginal discharge helps keep your vaginal walls clean from bacteria and infection. It also provides lubrication to the vagina and keeps the vagina tissue healthy. Normal Vaginal Discharge: Normal vaginal discharge is When a woman gets her period, she will produce very little vaginal discharge, and likely, she will not notice it when she does due to it being mixed into her menstrual blood. s menstrual cycle, a woman’s vaginal discharge changes in texture and can also help a woman know which phase of her menstrual cycle she is on. ·  Menstrual discharge:  When a woman gets her peri

  According to Cleveland Clinic an estimate of 70% of people who experience migraines are women. Of those women 60 % to 70% of them have reported a connection between their menstrual cycle and their migraine attacks. Menstrual migraines are also known as hormone headaches and typically happen 2 days before a woman gets her period. Sometimes the migraine can last a few hours but in most cases it last about a day. Symptoms of a menstrual migraine: · Throbbing pain on one side of the head · Sensitivity to light · Nausea · Fatigue · Dizziness Why do women get menstrual headaches? During menstruation a woman’s estrogen and progesterone fluctuates as it travels through the bloodstream sending messages throughout the body. Estrogen is responsible for controlling the growth of the uterine lining during menstruation and progesterone is responsible for preparing the uterus for pregnancy and helps regulate a woman’s cycle. Midway thought your menstrual cycle a woman’s estrogen levels rises during

  Roughly 829,000 people worldwide die each year from diarrhoea and of those 829,000 people, 525,000 of them are children. Diarrhoea can be the result of unsafe drinking water, poor sanitation, and hand hygiene. Diarrhoea is defined as “the passage of three or more loose or liquid stools per day” and is typically a symptom of an internal tract infection. Without proper access to clean water, people are less likely to wash their hands leading to contamination and the likelihood of diarrhoea and other diseases. Contaminated drinking water or food, or from one person to another because of poor hygiene can be the cause of infection in the intestinal tract. WHO  states that nearly 780 million people lack access to safe drinking water globally. Our water sources become contaminated by waste, sewage, and chemicals making it unsafe and unsanitary for people to not only drink but also to perform basic sanitation methods such as washing our hands. When people don’t wash their hands, they can con

When a woman goes 12 months without getting a period, she is experiencing menopause. In the U.S. the average a woman experiences menopause is 51 but a woman can experience in her 40s 0r 50s. Some women may also experience menopause early in her 30s. Menopause occurs in three stages: perimenopause, menopause, and post menopause. Perimenopause: Perimenopause is the stage before menopause. During this stage a woman’s estrogen levels begin to decrease resulting in her menstrual cycle becoming irregular. A women will experience symptoms such as irregular periods or hot flashes during perimenopause. A woman can experience perimenopause as early as mid-30s and as late as mid-50s. Some women are in perimenopause a short time while someone can be in it for 4 to 8 years. Each woman’s body is different as to how long they will be in perimenopause. Menopause: Menopause occurs when a women’s ovaries no longer release an egg each month during ovulation. When an egg is no longer released a woman no l

Puberty is a time in a child’s life when their body transitions and prepares them for adulthood. This means that they are becoming sexually mature. Young girls typically experience puberty between the ages of 8 and 15. Some girls experience puberty sooner than others or later, it all depends on the girl as each body is different and experiences change differently. During puberty, the body changes. Young girls they being to develop breasts, experience hair growth in the pubic area and armpits, and start their menstrual cycle. A girl’s body experiences puberty over a period of years. It doesn’t happen right away. There are 5 tanner stages of puberty. Tanner scale also known as the sexual maturity rating, tracks physical development in children, though each child experiences puberty at their own pace. 5 Tanner Stages: Stage 1: During this stage, there is no physical change to the body only internal changes. The brain sends signals to the body to prepare for change, and the hypothalamus re

  Menstruation  is the biological process of the human body. Every month, females aged from puberty to 52–55 years experience menstruation for 2 to 7 days. In periods, women experience various symptoms, such as cramps, irritation, mood swings, and cravings. And sometimes, during the pre-menstruation & menstruation time, women tend to feel low in energy. It is essential to understand that while on period, taking the proper care of your health is crucial, along with balancing personal life, school, family, careers, and menstruation & hormonal change every month. Most women consider self-care secondary when it comes to managing their family & professional life. According to Cristiana Sandor, CEO of Stetho Health Systems, “Sometimes, it seems like the dictionary of women lacks self-care, but it is vital to understand that a broken piece cannot fix someone else’s life without fixing herself’s first.” So, to help you better care for yourself during menstruation, we are here with

  Menstruation is a biological process every woman experience from puberty to 52-55 years of age. It is generally a cycle of 2 to 7 days and can last up to 10 days. During periods, hormones change frequently and leave an unpleasant experience that affects individuals differently. However, its common symptoms are cramps, irritation, itching, foul odor, mood swings, and food cravings. Nevertheless, it is an uncomfortable and unpleasant experience for females, which sometimes affects menstrual health. Poor menstrual health has become a growing issue worldwide. The main reasons behind it are lack of resources, insufficient knowledge on periods and inadequate menstrual hygiene. In fact,  according to research by UNICEF , 2.3 billion people worldwide lack basic sanitation methods. Periods are an entirely unavoidable process. Still, it can be managed by following a set of healthy practices. Eating a nutritious diet, drinking a sufficient amount of water, getting adequate rest and maintaining