Everything You Don't Want To Ask But Need To Know
There are so many questions about the menstrual cycle that we want to ask but can't because of fear and stigma. Our menstrual cycle controls our entire body. From regulating hormones to our mood.
It's important to know as much as we can about our cycles. Unfortunately, readily available information isn't accessible to everyone.
There are some frequent questions, such as are heavy cramps normal, my period color has changed, why is my flow irregular, or why am I bleeding lightly before period. You can find the answers to these common questions in our Chondopedia blogs.
Let's tackle some more common questions we want to ask but we don't. We need to know all the info we can.
No, they are not. Menstruation means period. Our body releases matured eggs for fertilization and latch on to the uterus. If the fertilization doesn't happen, the uterus wall starts shedding and 14 days later, we release it through our vagina. This is called menstruation. It happens for 3-7 days. Since the process leading up to menstruation takes a month or so, this process is called the menstrual cycle. The day you start your period, your cycle starts and ends the day before you start your next period. From your next period, you will start another cycle.