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Menstruating vs. Ovulating

 

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What is the difference between menstruating and ovulating?
 
This is a not-so-simple question with a pretty simple answer. But we’ll betcha the average woman can’t give you a clear explanation.


So here goes: The average menstrual cycle is 28 days, and your reproduction organs are working hard the whole time. Bleeding is just part of the menstrual cycle. Ovulation, when an egg is released from your fallopian tube, occurs in the middle of your cycle. Biology lesson 101: If an egg is fertilized during ovulation, a woman becomes pregnant and menstruation ceases for nine months.

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ambergirl,
you wont have your period for 28 days, probably only for 3-7 days. That just means that from the start of you period you'll get it again in 28 days. Hopes this helps
-emmalouhoo2

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by emmalouhoo2 on 7/23/2010 12:42:39 PM

 
 

WATTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 28DAYS THIS IS HORABLE

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by ambergirl on 7/16/2010 10:35:44 AM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD!!!!!!!
about a week ago there was the brown streak in my undies and my mom says it looked like my period. the next day after that i had another brown streak but after that day i never had any more blood in my undies. so do u think those two days were my first period? or do u think it was a sign? i thought a period is supposed to be like 4 to 5 days not 2. but since it might be my first period it was short and i also thought there was supposed to be more blood. So plz answer my questions and tell me if this is my first period or just a sign. THX!!!! u rock

 

Hey girlie,

I don't think this was your first period because it is definitely usually heavier than this, but it could be a sign that it's on its way!  It's tough because periods are super irregular, especially when they first start.  It could start next month or it could be months from now before you get your first one.  But at least you know now to be prepared by carrying a pad... just in case! Smile

Lauren C.

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by bee12 on 7/12/2010 7:16:05 PM

 
 

I was reading some older comments and i saw one about "the little red book" and i looked it up. any ideas on how i could get my mom 2 buy it for me???

Thanxs!!! Treasure<3

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by treasurebox on 5/14/2010 10:58:21 PM

 
 

MOD MOD
Hey thnks.BTW they are huge red pimples on my nose not little sissy pimple should i wear a pantiliner or do the pimple don't mean anything???




hey girl! You should was your face and you can jus wear a pany liner. 
Eryn G.

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by mjrocsmysocs on 5/9/2010 7:32:27 PM

 
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