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Periods (Healthy Horizons)
This resource answers some common questions about menstruation, or having a period. This includes:
What are periods?
What should women remember about having periods?
Do you need to use feminine hygiene products like intimate body washes or douches?
How often should you change your menstrual pad or tampon?
What should you do if you are having heavy or irregular periods?
What is PMS? How can you manage mood swings while on your period?
When should I worry about my periods?
- Organisation:
- Healthy Horizons
- Topic:
- Women's health
- Target audience:
- Women
- Service area:
- ACT
- Published:
- November 2022
- Last reviewed:
- March 2024
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Periods (Healthy Horizons)
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