I DONT GET IT!?!?! HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN IT HAPPENS?
2007-06-12 08:49:48 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Tell that guy to put it back in your mouth....
Yeesh.
2007-06-12 08:52:13 · answer #1 · answered by LifeIsPeachy 5 · 0⤊ 8⤋
A period is one name for the monthly bleeding or menstrual cycle of reproductive aged women. The period happens because pregnancy did not happen and the lining of the uterus, which got thick with blood to prepare for pregnancy, is lost because it is not needed. Because of the bleeding the lining becomes thin and needs to be repaired by the body. More hormones will make the lining thick to prepare again to become pregnant. The whole point of having periods is to be able to get pregnant. Blood and tissue build up in the inside of the uterus to get ready for pregnancy. If pregnancy does not happen then the hormones drop and bleeding begins. A woman loses about 2-4 tablespoons (25-60 ml) of blood each month. Ten percent of women lose 80 ml or more blood with each period and anemia (low blood count) can result.
2007-06-12 08:54:49 · answer #2 · answered by Sara 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"having a period" means ovulating.
a period means time.
so when a girl has their time, it means that they are ovulating.
ovulating means where a girl or woman has an egg released each month.
this results in a lot of blood exiting the vagina
girls use tampons (inserted manually) or sanitary towels to soak up all the blood.
a period lasts between 3-9 days, and yes, it is non-stop bleeding for days on end.
a few facts
~ the egg is only released if it is unfertilized, to fertilize it you have to have sexual intercourse with a male (have sex) to have a baby.
~ people usually get periods at around 11 years of age, although it is known to have started in people as young as 7
~ once you get your period, it stays with you for the rest of your life until you reach the menopause
hope this helped.
2007-06-12 08:56:11 · answer #3 · answered by Sanskia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
umm.... u will know cause a period known as the menastral cycle is when your eggs arent fertalized (the babies) blood just leaks out and u wear pads or tampons which ever is more comfortable to u, and i get cramps for 2 hours before i start then they stop the rest of the time the last as short as 3 days and as long as 6 or 7, but when u first start u wil have them every 28 days sumtimes longer like 10 days over due cause your body is getting used to your cycle.
2007-06-12 08:55:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must be young! every women gets their period between the ages of 11 and I would say about 16. it's when your vaginal opening starts to discard some blood. For this you would need a tampon or a pad. youll know soon! good luck with that! = > )
2007-06-12 08:54:17 · answer #5 · answered by motormouth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
o wow .... u must be pretty young ... to put it simply .... ur period is when u bleed .... from ur "private area" ... all girls get it ... ask an older woman about it like a mom or aunt ... it usually happens when ur around 13 but can happen as young as 9 or when ur much older .... u can also search about it on the internet
good luck
2007-06-12 08:52:44 · answer #6 · answered by snorfgoogle 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you have blood coming from your vagina that last about 5-7 days. Sometimes very painful cramps, headaches, backaches, nausea ya know that kind of stuff.
2007-06-12 08:52:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, calm down. Second, you should be asking your mother this question....not a bunch of strangers. Your "period" is your menstrual cycle. When you are in puberty, you will begin to ovulate (make eggs). When the eggs are not "fertilized" (meaning since you won't be having sex--you won't be getting pregnant) they pass out of you. You will have blood coming from your vagina. I know....gross. But we ALL have it. No idea when it will start. I started mine when I was 9 (BIG surprise) and I still have it at 42. You will probably get some clear, sticky discharge coming from your vagina before it starts. That's when you need to start wearing panty liners so when it does start, you won't have blood in your pants.
2007-06-12 08:52:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
it is your menstrual cycle that you will get once a month. Once they start write down the dates, you will be able to count the days until the next one is to begin. usually every 28 days.
2007-06-12 08:54:24 · answer #9 · answered by ladyc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, if you are as freaked out as your question indicates, just CHILL OUT. You'll know when it happens. It's kinda like instict.
2007-06-12 09:07:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You ovulate and release an egg and it comes out as blood.... you should be really excited to get yours. It happens every month.
2007-06-12 08:52:19 · answer #11 · answered by ~Lizzy~ 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋