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Understanding Your First Period: What to Expect and Hormonal Influences

Understanding Your First Period: What to Expect and Hormonal Influences

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Often, the anticipation of your first period can cause anxiety for young girls. In this episode, we explain what to expect when it arrives and how menstruation functions.

Learn about the role of hormones in ovulation, the average age for starting periods, and factors that can influence when your first period begins.



Timeline:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 00:32 Overview of getting your first period
  • 01:28 Causes of menstruation
  • 02:44 Signs of menstruation
  • 03:48 Symptoms of menstruation
  • 05:32 The cycle of menstruation


Note: This content is not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a health provider with any medical questions.

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Timeline

00:00:Intro

00:32:Overview of getting your first period

01:28:Causes of menstruation

02:44:Signs of menstruation

03:48:Symptoms of menstruation

05:32:The cycle of menstruation