![]() According to an interesting article in BBC News on September 7, 2016, women who live together eventually experience their monthly periods at about the same time each month. The interaction of women’s pheromones, when they are in close proximity, is believed to be the reason for this syncing of menstrual cycles. Who would’ve thought, right? Periods are an integral part of being a female, even if they can be difficult to cope with at times. These are times when it is important to be armed with the right information. Here is a look at what every girl should know about periods. Start of a Girl's Period: MenarcheThe timeframe of 8 years to 15 years is highly crucial in a girl's life. This is when she reaches puberty, her breasts start to develop, and, most importantly, she start her periods. In case a girl has not had her first period by the age of 15, even if it has been more than 2 to 3 years since her breasts started growing, her mother should take her to the doctor. The menstrual cycle is counted from the first day of bleeding in a month till the first day of bleeding in next month. Usually, the cycle is of 25 to 30 days. But in case it is slightly shorter or longer, that is perfectly normal as well. The Menstrual CycleEvery month, the female body prepares the uterus for conception. However, when no conception occurs, the uterus sheds the lining it has created in preparation of holding a fertilized egg. This lining is excreted from the body in the form of blood and tissue, which we see as menstrual flow. If conception does occur, there is no need for the lining to be shed, which is why the cycle takes a pause during pregnancy. An important part of this cycle is the hormonal changes that the female body goes through, which is why many experience the dreaded Pre-Menstrual Syndrome or PMS. MenopauseMenopause usually around the age of 50, when the female body stops preparing itself to conceive. This can be a huge physical and emotional change for many women, since it means the end of their reproductive years. Again, there is no specific age when every woman will stop menstruating, and it can even starts in a woman’s 40s. A woman may also temporarily stop getting her periods for a variety of reasons, which include health problems, certain medications, etc. While every girl experiences periods, unless there is a health problem, it doesn’t need to be a time of discomfort. Learning what helps ease cramps and allows you to carry on with your everyday activities can be a huge help.
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