Menstruation Cycle
How long is the average menstruation cycle
around 28 days
can vary from 21 to 35 days
Tampons, pads, menstruatal cups
luxury items
Uterine linging sheds around days 1-5
Menstruation
Average length of time for menstruation, aka shedding of the endomennstrial lining
4 to 7 days
How long can someone leave a tampon in
4-8 hours but never longer than 8 hours
Factors that can result in an irregular period
Stress, weight changes, cetrain medications
mature egg released, inging of the uterus prepared for potential pregnancy, around day 14
Ovulation
What is the average amount of blood someone loses during their period
20-90ml or about 1 to 5 tablespoons
What can happen if you leave a tampon in for too long
TSS is otherwise known as Toxic Shock Syndrome. Symptoms include high fever, rash, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, and muscle pain
Can you get pregnant during your period
Yes but it is not your most fertile time
uterine line thickens, new follicle grows in the ovary, aroudy days 1-14
Follicular Phase
Around which part of the cycle does ovulation occur?
Halfway around day 11-21, midcycle, midway
type of reusable menstrual products
cup, disc, period underwear, reuseadble pads
Average number of periods someone will have in their lifetime
450 periods
remaining follicle develops into corpus luteum, producing progesterone and further preparing the uterus for potential pregnancy. If the egg is not fertilized, progesterone levels drop, starting the cycle over again. Around days 14-28
Luteal Phase
Average length it takes someone to get diagnosed with endromenteriosis
4 to 11 years
Only ___% of young people with periods have access to the products they need
12%
Average amount someone will spend for their period
$120-$180 per year, with the average mentruate for 40 years(some people will have children) so approximately $5,600 over a lifetime
All phases in the mentruatal cycle
menstruation, follicular phase, ovulation, and luteal phase