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Once a month, many women, girls and other people with a uterus bleed from their vagina. The bleeding is called a A period is the monthly bleeding that happens when the lining of the uterus leaves the body through the vagina..
A period is the monthly bleeding that happens when the lining of the uterus leaves the body through the vagina. is the monthly process a female body goes through to prepare for a possible pregnancy. It is controlled by hormones and usually lasts 28 days, though it can vary from person to person. are part of the . A cycle means something that happens over and over again.
Periods are normal but can be scary and confusing if you don’t understand what is happening.
Planet Puberty is a stage of growing up when a child’s body changes into an adult body. During puberty, your body grows, and you may notice changes like body hair, a deeper voice, or breast growth. These changes are normal and happen at different times for everyone. and Family Planning NSW made a step by step guide to the menstrual cycle. The guide has pictures that show the inside parts of your body, like your uterus, and words that explain the different steps of the cycle.
Teaching girls about the menstrual cycle can help them feel ready when they have their first period.
Everyone has the right to learn about their health and their body. All people who have periods should have the chance to learn about the menstrual cycle.
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Planet Puberty
Planet Puberty is a stage of growing up when a child’s body changes into an adult body. During puberty, your body grows, and you may notice changes like body hair, a deeper voice, or breast growth. These changes are normal and happen at different times for everyone. is a set of digital resources made by Family Planning NSW. It has information about puberty for parents and carers of children with intellectual disability and autism.
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