SHARK WEEK
What is the recommended length you can wear a pad?
8-12 hours
What is the average length of a period?
5 days
What is the average age a female has her first period?
12
What is another word for "menstruation"?
Period
Describe premenstrual syndrome? "PMS"
PMS is when emotional and physical symptoms happen before or during a girl's period. These can include moodiness, sadness, anxiety, bloating, and acne. The symptoms go away after the first few days of a period.
Are scented or unscented products generally better to use?
Unscented. The perfume or fragrance add ins may cause irritation or an allergic reaction and can throw your PH balance off creating painful infections.
What can you do to relieve menstrual pain?
Ibuprofen, heat and rest
How long can your periods take to "regulate" when you very first start menstruating?
Why is it important to wash your hands before changing your feminine products?
To avoid infection or bacteria in the area.
What do you do if you bleed through your clothes at school or somewhere not at home?
You can call home and ask for a change of clothes, you can tie a sweater around your waist, you can put on your PE shorts, or ask a friend to borrow fresh pants or shorts.
Why do periods come on average once a month?
It usually takes about a month for the lining to build up, then break down. That is why most females get their periods around once a month.
How old is the average female when she stops menstruating?
51
How do you sanitize menstrual cups?
Place the cup in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. Take out and place on a clean towel to cool.
What is progesterone?
Progesterone is a hormone that supports menstruation and maintaining a pregnancy.
Can you get pregnant if you have never had a period before? Please explain why.
Yes, it is possible to get pregnant without having a period. Pregnancy requires ovulation (releasing an egg), not menstruation.
How many menstrual cycles will you go through every year on average?
13
What is endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb (endometrium) grows in other places outside the womb, such as in the ovaries and fallopian tubes.
How much blood on average do you lose during your menstraul cycle?
3-5 tablespoons
What is period "blood" composed of?
What besides pregnancy could stop or delay your period?
How many periods does a female have in their average lifetime?
More than 400
What can endometriosis cause?
What is TSS? explain.
Toxic Shock Syndrome is a rare, life-threatening, and fast-moving complication caused by toxins from bacteria, often linked to tampon use, surgical wounds, or skin infections. Immediate medical care is necessary as it can cause rapid organ failure.
What is PCOS? Explain and define.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
PCOS is a common condition which causes irregular and unpredictable periods/ovulation.
How many feminine products would you uses as a female in an average lifetime?
Over 10,000