Most girls begin their menstrual cycle around the age of 12, but a period can appear as early as age 8. Explaining menstruation to your daughter before she gets her first period is very important.
Exercise can offer many health benefits physically and mentally, however when a woman exercises too much her health may actually be negatively affected.
If you suffer from premenstrual syndrome (PMS) that leaves you held captive to your couch and clinging to a bottle of wine, it may be because you are not getting enough exercise.
Menopause, according to the Mayo Clinic, is the permanent end of menstruation and fertility, defined as occurring 12 months after your last menstrual period.