Why me?

As if being a young adult isn't tricky enough, juggling friends and school/college, without the added hassle of periods.

They can be light or heavy, problematic or pain-free, but every woman has to deal with having a period every month. It's all part and parcel of the great advantage we have over men - being able to have babies! Of course, we're not suggesting that just because you have periods it's time to start a family. But now is a good time to get clued up on the facts about periods, period pain and what goes on during your menstrual cycle.

About your periods
What causes period pain?

Period Predictor

Use our Period Predictor to find out the likely start dates of your periods for the next 12 months

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