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• Periods

  Find out about periods, including when they usually start and finish, period products, PMS, getting pregnant, and changes to your periods.

• Periods and fertility in the menstrual cycle

  The length of the menstrual cycle varies from woman to woman, but the average is to have periods around every 28 days.

• Starting your periods

  Most girls start their periods when they're about 12, but they can start as early as 8, so it's important to talk to girls from an early age to make sure they're prepared.

• Period problems

  If problems with your periods are affecting your life, there's help and support available.

• Your body after the birth

  Advice about stitches, piles, bleeding and other physical changes after birth, plus tips to help you make a healthy recovery.

• Missed or late periods

  Find out about the causes of missed or late periods and when to seek medical help.

• Side effects and risks of the contraceptive injection

  Find out about the side effects of the contraceptive injection, and some rare risks of using it.

• Symptoms of menopause and perimenopause

  Find out about the different symptoms of the menopause and perimenopause, including hot flushes, a change in periods and mood changes.

• Side effects and risks of the combined pill

  Find out about common side effects of the combined pill and some of the rare health risks associated with taking it.

• Irregular periods

  Find out how to check if your periods are irregular, what can cause irregular periods, when to see a GP and how irregular periods can be treated.