Your menstrual cycle lasts between the first day of one period and the first day of the next one. The cycle varies from one person to another. For some it can be as short as 21 days and for others as long as 35 days. The average cycle is 28 days.
Your menstrual cycle lasts between the first day of one period and the first day of the next one. The cycle varies from one person to another. For some it can be as short as 21 days and for others as long as 35 days. The average cycle is 28 days.
Menstruation may be consistent on particular dates or it may occur on different dates.
- The flow lasts about 3-7 days. For some girls it may take a shorter or longer period of time
- The flow may be much or little
- For the first two years, menstruation may not happen every month.
If you miss your period and you have had unprotected sex, please visit the nearest health facility for a pregnancy and HIV/STI test. You may visit our "clinic finder" section for information on health clinics."
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The Human Body and Development
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Puberty