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When do periods start?

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  Menarche, or the first time when periods start in a girl, is a biological process that occurs as a result of hitting puberty. It’s a sign that your body is ready to begin reproduction. Puberty is the period of your life when your body goes through a lot of changes which typically start between the ages of 12 and 15 years. For example, on the exterior, you’ll notice hair starting to grow under your arms and around your pubic area, as well as the development of your breasts. On the inside, you begin to have periods as a result of the release of female hormones estrogen and progesterone. 1 For most girls, periods start when she is about 12 years old, though it varies from person to person. Some girls may begin as early as 8 years while others may start as late as 15 years depending on family history, race, food, environment, and weight. Period start age is usually any number between 10 and 15. 2 What causes periods to occur? Changes in hormone levels is the main cause behind the start o

How to use pregnancy kit?

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The Significance of Pregnancy Kits Bringing a new life into the world is a profound journey, filled with anticipation, excitement, and sometimes, a touch of apprehension. For many, the first step in this journey begins with a simple yet pivotal tool: the pregnancy kit. Understanding the Mechanism Using a pregnancy kit  marks a significant moment in one's life, often heralding a wave of emotions ranging from nervousness to sheer joy. The process begins with acquiring a pregnancy kit, typically consisting of a test cassette and a dropper. The anticipation builds as one collects a urine sample in a disposable cup, carefully placing a few drops onto the test strip. Decoding the Results The effectiveness of pregnancy kits lies in their ability to detect the hormone human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG), produced by the body shortly after fertilization occurs. This hormone serves as a marker for pregnancy, with its levels increasing rapidly in the early stages of gestation. Timing is Cruci

How to prevent pregnancy?

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You can   prevent pregnancy   by using a number of contraceptive methods. If you want to avoid pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), using a condom is the ideal method for you. Condom is the only form of birth control that can protect you from both. Here is a list of ways to prevent pregnancy: 1. Withdrawal method or Pull Out method The pull-out method is one of the oldest methods of birth control. In this method, a penis owner withdraws their penis right before they are about to ejaculate. However, this is also the least reliable method of birth control, with a failure rate of more than 20%, which means one in five people who use this method becomes pregnant in a year!1 2. Timed intercourse Timed intercourse is another age-old birth control method. In this method, women have unprotected sex on days when they are not ovulating. Pregnancy is, therefore, theoretically avoided. However, the truth is that the time of ovulation is difficult to predict. Even apps that predict