Not a Bike...Info on the OTHER Kind of Cycle.

How often do periods come?
your period can vary from 20–35 days and still be normal. The average is about every 28 days.

How do use a calendar to figure out when your period?
It is a good idea to keep a record of your period . To do this, just circle the days you menstruate on a calendar. Do this every time you get your period. After a few periods, you’ll see a pattern forming, so you’ll know how long each of your cycles will be, how long your period lasts, and when it will come again. If you are worried that your period may start unexpectedly, try wearing an Always pantiliner for reassurance.

Why do some girls have irregular periods?
First, we’ll define what’s regular. Women can have their periods every 20–35 days. Twenty-eight days is the average. When you first start menstruating, the cycle could be irregular—starting, stopping, and starting again. You could have one period and then wait six months for the next one! This isn’t unusual. Until your body adjusts to your cycle, your period may be unpredictable. But after that, it should regulate itself. If not, see your doctor.

Once your period is regular you could still have cycle changes caused by hormones. Also stress, emotions, sudden life-style change, and even some medications could affect your period .

Can birth control pills affect your flow, and how?
The amount of flow usually changes when birth control pills are used. Most women who notice a change find that their flow decreases rather than increases.

Can losing a lot a weight cause a menstrual period to change?
It’s possible. Some women have noticed that a loss of weight alters your period.

Is it true that stress can affect my period?
Yes. Your period can be affected by your emotions or changes in routine, like taking a trip or preparing for a test. If your period continues to be irregular (and you’ve been getting your period  for more than a year) you should see your doctor.

Does diet affect menstruation?
Nutrition is necessary for growth and general good health, so the better balanced and healthier your diet, the better you’ll feel. Just before your period, you may want to avoid caffeine, salt, and carbonated drinks—especially diet sodas. Some women find that these foods contribute more to uncomfortable premenstrual symptoms.

Use the period predictor to learn more about your individual cycle:

1.

What date did your last period start?

   

2.

How long is your menstrual cycle*?

• What is a cycle? A cycle is the number of days between the first day of your last period and the first day of your next period.

   

• 11
• 12
• 13
• 14
• 15
• 16
• 17
• 18
• 19
• 20
• 21
• 22
• 23
• 24
• 25
• 26
• 27
• 28
• 29
• 30
• 31
• 32
• 33
• 34
• 35
• 36
• 37
• 38
• 39
• 40
• 41
• 42
• 43
• 44
• 45

3.

How long do your periods last?

   

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8

Remember that if you just started getting your period, your cycle can be a bit irregular. So don’t worry if your periods don’t follow the period prediction exactly-the Period Predictor is intended as a guide only.

January,February,March,April,May,June,July,August,September,October,November,December

MM/dd/yy

MM/dd/yyyy