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Possible draft content for what-to-expect for those who only recently started their period, or may be starting their period soon. (Full disclosure, I'm not a doctor, so if you're a medical professional, please correct!) If you haven’t started your period yet, all of this probably sounds extremely intimidating! We understand. Sometimes, the amount of information you’re given about your upcoming first period can be overwhelming, and sometimes it feels like there’s this big secret that you know you’re going to be part of, but no one has told you anything about it. First, if you have a good relationship with a menstruating parent or adult, we encourage you to talk to them. Like so much else in life, periods vary from person to person, and some of those variances can be based on genetics. Maybe a grandparent had endometriosis, or a parent has PMDD. Those are important things to know. So, if you’re comfortable with having those conversations, that’s a great place to start. If you trust your doctor, that’s also a great place to start! If your doctor hasn’t started to talk to you about what to expect from your first period, it’s never a bad idea to ask. We know it can be super uncomfortable, but it’s better to have the information you need and be a little bit embarrassed for a little while than to not have information and live in anxiety. The Basics:If you have a uterus and ovaries, you have the capacity to become pregnant and give birth (though there are many other things that may prevent either of these, regardless of what reproductive organs you have). Humans with uteruses and ovaries can become pregnant once per menstrual cycle (once per period). How long is one menstrual cycle (the end of one period to the beginning of the next)? What’s actually happening during my period? That sounds kind of messy. How do I make sure that I keep clean during my period? That being said, it’s also not exciting to think about sitting with uterine lining (aka, “period blood”) in your underwear for about a week. There are three main ways to catch menstrual discharge, and none of them are any better or worse than the other:
But what about when I’m sleeping?! What exactly is PMS? I hear a lot of people talking – and I’ve seen some stuff on TikTok – about period cramps being really bad…is that true? Oh my gosh! Why can periods be painful?! Again, extremely painful periods are not normal. If your period cramps hurt so bad that they prevent you from doing regular day-to-day things, talk to a trusted adult and your doctor. There are medical conditions, such as endometriosis, which can make periods extremely painful, and it’s important to know if you’re experiencing something like that so that you can take care of your health and body. What else can I expect from my period? So why would I want to track my period? For those whose periods are irregular, it can be helpful to figure out if there’s some sort of pattern. This is especially applicable for you! Those who have only just started menstruating can have very irregular periods while their bodies are getting used to the hormonal changes it’s undergoing. As you begin your period, remember that it is completely normal to ask questions and be curious. Your body is changing, and it’s no small change! You, period, is here to help you navigate the world of menstruation and take charge of your body and reproductive health. If you have any questions, check out the links from trusted sources below! And if you have a specific question that you don’t see answered here, check out our discussion forum! No matter what you’re experiencing or what questions you have, we promise you’re not the only menstruating young person to have those experiences or questions, and we’re here for YOU. Period.
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Hi @eireann07, thanks for this detailed info. Great starting point, I'll get started on an |
@eireann07 The content seems absolutely fantastic, thanks so much! @rahulpsd18 Thanks for volunteering, but let's let @eireann07 build this page (if desired) |
@rahulpsd18 -- happy to work together, if you'd like! Thanks, @getify! Working on copy for subpages mentioned at the top. |
@eireann07 impressive copy! Happy to provide any editing should you want some. |
I see this is still open, Would love to contribute on this thanks @getify , please let me know! |
Add an education page.
Need a page that would seek to educate users on topics related to menstruation cycles including:
Possibly FAQ style, should have links to medically credible sources as reference
Per #3 -- suggested to work out copy here before HTML
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