10 interesting facts about menstruation

Although we allow the media today to find out almost anything of interest, the survey shows that some women still unknown important facts about the functioning of their body. Research conducted in Australia 2012th reveals that only 13 percent of women correctly answered the question that fertile days in the menstrual cycle. Even if you sometimes have the impression that you know more than your gynecologist, maybe there are things that still need to learn.

Those days
You can get pregnant when you have your period. Although there is little chance for that to happen, it’s not impossible. Be sure to use protection, also under “those days”.

Ovulation
A woman is most fertile during ovulation and the days before and after it. Ovulation – ejection egg from the ovary – usually happens in the middle of the cycle. Ovulation calendar to help you keep track of menstrual cycle.

Irregular bleeding
Irregular monthly bleeding may be due to different changes. Causes of irregular periods – whether in the form of its failure, bleeding prior to menstruation or monthly bleeding that lasts longer than seven days – may be very different – from the extremely large weight loss, stress and the use of certain medications, to serious illnesses such as cancer uterus. If you are concerned about irregular menstruation, consult a gynecologist.

Cartoon about menstruation
Company “Walt Disney” produced in 1946. cartoon “The story of menstruation” supplementary teaching tool for sex education in schools. It was reportedly the first film in which he used the word “vagina.”

Dobbin
During menstruation women lose an average of less than one cup of blood. No matter how much it may seem unbelievable, the fact is that most women lose a month of few tablespoons of blood to one cup.

Sex during menstruation
Tastes differ, and this applies to sex during monthly bleeding. This is true for both men and women. You may be in “those days” will be more in the mood for sex than usual. Progesterone – a hormone which is believed that it can reduce libido – is secreted at least in this period, so if you feel an intense desire, you’re not the exception.

Synchronization of menstruation
Scientists do not agree on the issue of synchronization of menstruation. It is possible that you and your sister / roommate is your / your partner share more than secrets. Any woman who has noticed that reaches for painkillers dark pants and comfortable at the same time as her best friend will confirm the truth of this theory.

Menstruation is taboo
In some parts of the world, menstruation is still considered taboo. While girls in America thirteen years ago and have to endure the teasing of his peers ruthless, in the Indian province of girls do not talk to cook so as not to contaminate food and do not touch the idols that they would not be triggered.

Inserts
“Always” is the first manufacturer of sanitary napkins, which showed blood in the ad – it was the 2011th year. Until then, in commercials, instead of blood, used liquid blue color.

First period
Most girls get a first period of 13-14 years. In general, sexual maturation appearance earlier and earlier, and the cause is not known. There are different theories about the factors that contribute to early puberty, including the environment, fatty foods and stress.