Facts on Menstruation that you should know

12 Aug 2016

 

  1. The average Nepali woman starts her period at age 12.
  2. Medically speaking, you don’t need to bleed every month if you are using contraceptives
  3. The average period releases less than a cup of blood
  4. Your cycle can last anywhere from 21 to 35 days.
  5. You are born with all of the eggs you are even going to have
  6. You can exercise on your period
  7. Irregular periods can be caused by a variety of factors.
  8. Hormonal contraceptives can make your period disappear entirely by the end of the first year but normal menstruation and fertility return by the end of the year after taking it out.
  9. Some menstrual cramps can be as painful as early labor pains.
  10. Menstrual blood real blood.
  11. No, you won’t get attacked by sharks if you swim in the ocean on your period!
  12. Your sex drive is actually higher when you are on your period.
  13. Everyone has a different opinion about their periods “syncing up”