What is YourPeriod.ca?

From your first period through to menopause, menstruation is a normal, healthy biological function that is a part of being female. At some point, most women will have questions about menstruation. When am I ovulating? Is this bleeding normal? When should I see a doctor?

This website is designed to give you up-to-date, expert information about menstruation.

Menstrual cycle basics

Understanding how menstruation works can help you understand how your own cycle works.

Your first period

As you wait for your first period, you may have lots of questions about what will happen. What will it feel like? What do I need to do to prepare? How do I use a tampon?

What is endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a common and sometimes debilitating condition experienced by women of reproductive age.

About the SOGC

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) is a professional health association representing a multidisciplinary membership of over 3,500 health professionals, including obstetricians, gynaecologists, family physicians, nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals, all working in the field of sexual and reproductive health. The Society’s mission is to promote excellence in the practice of obstetrics and gynaecology, and to advance the health of women at home and around the world through leadership, advocacy, collaboration, and education. The SOGC is Canada’s leading authority on sexual and reproductive health and produces national guidelines for public and medical education.

What is YourPeriod.ca?

Menstrual cycle basics

Your first period

What is endometriosis?

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About the SOGC