Take this quiz to know how well you know about periods
10-14 years
4-6 years
30-35 years
10-14 years: Menstruation can begin anytime between ages 8-18, but the majority of girls start their period between the ages of 10-14 years.1
12 days
10 days
28 days: A period occurs every 28 days, but it can also occur anytime between 21-35 days for some women.1
3-5 Days
6-7 Days
2-7 Days
2-7 Days: A typical blood flow during the period lasts for 2-7 days.1
Menarche
Menstruation
Dysmenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea: The medical term for period pain or painful periods is dysmenorrhea.2
True
False
True. Periods are usually associated with pain due to the release of key biochemical (prostaglandins) which cause contractions of the uterus causing pain.
Back to Front
Front to back
Don't know
Front to back: Wiping from Back to front may cause various infections. It can cause the germs from the anus to reach the vagina and bladder.1,4
Before the periods
During periods
Both
Both:
No, it's normal to have irregular periods
Yes, it could be due to other medical conditions
No, it can only happen when a woman is pregnant or during menopause
Yes, it could be due to other medical conditions: It can happen due to other medical conditions such as endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, polycystic ovary syndrome, thyroid problems, etc.1,5
Up to 80 ml
90 ml
20 ml
Up to 80 ml. Usually, during a cycle, there is a blood loss of up to 80 ml. Anything above 80 ml is considered as heavy bleeding.6,7
Yes
No
Sometimes
No. While you might be scared to stain your dress a few days before the arrival of your period and may consider staying prepared by wearing pads before the onset of your periods, it is important to note that sanitary pads are made of synthetic material to improve functionality and softness, which may cause irritation and pose health risks. Avoid using pads before the onset of periods and only use them when on your periods.8,9
