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A period is when a person with a womb loses blood from the vagina for a few days. It's a normal part of the menstrual cycle. Periods usually happen once a month, but some people may get their period more or less often. Periods begin during puberty and end at menopause. 

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periods

A period is when a person with a womb loses blood from the vagina for a few days. It's a normal part of the menstrual cycle. Periods usually happen once a month, but some people may get their period more or less often. Periods begin during puberty and end at menopause. 
