What should I know about periods?

The egg travels through a thin tube called a fallopian tube to the uterus. If the egg is fertilized by a sperm cell, it attaches to the wall of the uterus, where over time it develops into a baby. If the egg is not fertilized, the uterus lining breaks down and bleeds, causing a period.

What a girl should not do during periods?

Skipping meals and eating junk food. Skipping meals during your periods isn’t a good idea because it can severely affect your energy levels, making you feel lethargic and irritable. This, however, doesn’t mean you replace actual meals with junk food.

What should a girl do in her periods?

Place a hot water bottle on lower abdomen or lower back. Massage your abdomen. Ask your doctor about using an over-the-counter pain reliever or anti-inflammatory drug. Do an easy exercise like yoga, walking, or swimming to help increase blood flow.

What are good questions to ask about periods?

For Girls: Answers to Questions About Periods

• When will I get my first period?
• How long is each cycle?
• How long does each period last?
• What does a period look like?
• How much will I bleed?
• Can I bleed too much?
• Will people know when I have my period?
• A girl in my school is having a baby.

What should we avoid eating in periods?

While all foods are OK in moderation, you might want to avoid certain foods that worsen the symptoms of your period.

• Salt. Consuming lots of salt leads to water retention, which can result in bloating.
• Sugar.
• Coffee.
• Alcohol.
• Spicy foods.
• Red meat.
• Foods you don’t tolerate well.

Do you feel hotter when on period?

If you happen to feel hotter than normal when on your period or leading up to it, your hormones could be to blame. Your hormones will naturally fluctuate throughout the month and can lead to a range of symptoms.