OBGYN explains your menstrual cycle and how to know if it's not normal

Описание: Welcome to my channel! I am Dr. Renita White - a board-certified OB/GYN, women's health advocate, and mother of 2 boys. My ultimate passion is helping women feel COMFORTABLE and CONFIDENT when it comes to their health and mental wellness.

This episode, I'm talking about your period. If you're a person with a vagina, you have one. It may be annoying. It may be uncomfortable. But is it NORMAL? What exactly is normal??

Tune in while I talk about what is the menstrual cycle, the components of what is normal, and signs that your period is abnormal. Check it out!

0:00 What is the menstrual cycle?
1:35 How to keep track of your menstrual cycle
3:34 Follicular phase of menstrual cycle
5:05 Ovulation
6:30 Luteal phase of menstrual cycle
7:45 How to know if your cycle is normal
8:39 Irregular cycles
9:10 Heavy or long cycles
11:20 Spotting
11:55 Painful period
12:47 Signs that your cycle is abnormal


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