Your guide to periods

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Dreading your time of the month? Is your cycle a mystery to you? Is your daughter about to start her period? Our guide will give you the low down – from PMS to products that can help – plus we'll give you tips and information to manage your menstruation.
Periods – the lowdown on what’s normal and what’s not
All you need to know about periods, from how long a period lasts and what it looks like – including period blood clots – to smart solutions for period problems.
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Period problems

The lowdown on Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
How to stop your heavy periods
Period pain explained: the best ways to sto...
Absent or missed periods: find out why and ...

Menstrual products

Period products: what’s good for you and wh...
How to use a tampon – everything you need ...
Menstrual cups: what are they and how do yo...

Take control of your periods

How to skip or delay a period
How to track your period
Natural remedies for back pain during your ...
How to relieve back pain during your period

Common questions answered

Your period questions answered: from smell ...
How – and what – to tell your kids about pe...
Can you have sex on your period?
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