Are painless periods good?

The experience of having periods varies between women. They can be light and completely painless for some, but completely debilitating for others. The majority of women experience some cramping for one to two days during their period, and this is normal.
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Why is my period painless?

While some women experience only mild symptoms, some may be afflicted with severe symptoms such as nausea and headaches, loose stool, and dizziness. Along with that, there are some women who experience no period pain at all. Dr Laha says, “It is completely normal to not experience any kind of pain during periods.”
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Are painful periods healthy?

Period pain is common and a normal part of your menstrual cycle. Most women get it at some point in their lives. It's usually felt as painful muscle cramps in the tummy, which can spread to the back and thighs. The pain sometimes comes in intense spasms, while at other times it may be dull but more constant.
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Do all girls have painful periods?

Period pain is very common: most girls and women have pain of varying intensity at some point during their period. In 10 out of 100 women the pain is so bad that they're unable to carry out their usual daily activities on one to three days every month.
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Why period pain is less after marriage?

The main reason why marriage and reduced period pain may be connected is that sexual intercourse can reduce pain. This is because endorphins are released relieving any pain. Relief is short lived and resumes again afterwards so you would have to spend the whole week having sex to make it effective.
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Painful Periods, Dysmenorrhea and Endometriosis



Can I take a bath on my period?

The bottom line. Taking a bath on your period is safe and may actually help some of your period-related symptoms. If the idea of soaking in a tub while you're bleeding gives you the heebie-jeebies, you can always take a shower instead.
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What kind of period pain is normal?

Mild to moderate cramps for one or two days during your menstrual cycle is usually normal. But many women experience painful and intense menstrual cramps that can feel debilitating and interfere with everyday activities and exercise.
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Can you have a period without cramps?

You may or may not get cramps, and if you do, they could be mild or intensely painful. As long as your periods stay consistent, there's probably no reason to worry about them. But you should stay alert in case you experience any changes to your monthly menstrual cycle.
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Do periods get more painful with age?

These menstrual cramps often worsen with age and can last for the entire duration of your period. Women who experience secondary dysmenorrhea can usually find pain relief with help from a doctor.
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How do you have good periods?

A healthy diet, avoiding salt in your cooking and food, reducing caffeine intake, restoring your sleep cycle, regular daily exercise and reducing stress may help improve your quality of life and significantly reduce the severity of PMS symptoms, including reducing moodiness and painful periods.
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What helps a girl on her period?

Here are some ideas to get your creativity flowing:
  • Be patient! Don't blame her irritability on her period, but try to understand where she's coming from.
  • Bring her the food she craves. ...
  • Be attentive. ...
  • Give her a massage. ...
  • Give her space.
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Why does my period look like jelly?

A. If you notice on heavy days of your period that blood seems extra-thick, and can sometimes form a jelly-like glob, these are menstrual clots, a mix of blood and tissue released from your uterus during your period. They can vary in size and color, and usually, they are nothing to worry about.
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Does period pain increase after losing virginity?

Losing your virginity would not help your menstrual pain. Sexual intercourse doesn't make menstrual problems better. Married women who have been sexually active also suffer menstrual pains.
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Do periods burn calories?

So does being on your period burn more calories or not? Typically, no. While experts largely agree that resting metabolic rates fluctuate during the menstrual cycle, the change is negligible. Given this minimal difference, most women will not burn many more calories than usual.
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What does the egg look like in your period?

Vaginal secretions (sometimes called vaginal discharge) change during the menstrual cycle. Around the time of ovulation, they become thinner and stretchy, a bit like raw egg white.
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Can I have a period without bleeding?

Because menstruation = blood, the short answer is that you most likely won't have a period without blood, though it is possible. Seventeen talked to Dr. Natasha Bhuyan, family physician at One Medical, to answer all your questions about the likeliness of having a period without blood.
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Can you have a period and not bleed?

There are plenty of benign reasons for the occasional anovulatory cycle, and some not so benign. (You can read more about anovulation here.) In many cases you might still experience bleeding and not even realize that you didn't ovulate, or it could cause lighter or no bleeding.
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What are normal period symptoms?

There are many possible symptoms of PMS, but typical symptoms include:
  • feeling bloated.
  • breast tenderness.
  • mood swings.
  • feeling irritable.
  • spotty skin or greasy hair.
  • loss of interest in sex.
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When should I be worried about my period?

If you need to change your tampon or pad after less than 2 hours or you pass clots the size of a quarter or larger, that is heavy bleeding. If you have this type of bleeding, you should see a doctor. Untreated heavy or prolonged bleeding can stop you from living your life to the fullest. It also can cause anemia.
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Why are some periods more painful?

Primary dysmenorrhea occurs in people who experience pain before and during menstruation. If you've had normal periods that become painful later in life, it may be secondary dysmenorrhea. A condition affecting the uterus or other pelvic organs, such as endometriosis or uterine fibroids, can cause this.
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What should we not do in periods?

Drinking a lot of coffee

This is one of the worst things you can do when you're menstruating! High caffeine content can exacerbate your pain and also contribute to breast tenderness. You might crave caffeine but you will definitely need to reduce the intake of coffee.
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Do periods start in the morning or night?

A significantly greater number of cycles (70.4%) commenced during the night or in the first 4 h after rising, compared with later in the day. In a large proportion of these (29 out of 76), blood was noted to be present on waking, menstruation thus having begun at some time during the hours of sleep.
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Why do girls sync periods?

The theory behind the syncing of menstrual cycles is that women's pheromones interact when they are in close proximity, causing them to have their period at the same time.
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How do you tell if your daughter is still a virgin?

“So, doctor, can you check my daughter's virginity? can you tell me if she is still a virgin?” No, we cannot. There is no physical sign that indicates the virginity of a woman: in fact, no physical examination will be able to evaluate the virginity of a human being, man or woman.
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How can we check virginity at home?

There is no home test for testing virginity . To know u will gave to get yourself examined by a gynaec to check the status of hymen.
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