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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.

• 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.

• Heavy periods

  Find out about heavy periods (called menorrhagia) and how to treat them if they are affecting your daily life.

• Period pain

  Find out about period pain, including symptoms, causes, when to see a GP, diagnosing underlying conditions and treatment.

• Missed or late periods

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

• Period problems

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

• Ovarian cyst - Causes

  Read about the causes of ovarian cysts, which are linked to the menstrual cycle, and often go away without causing any problems.

• Vaginal bleeding between periods or after sex

  Find out about bleeding between periods or after sex, including what causes it and when to get medical help.

• 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.