5 Things You Didn't Know About Your Period

Even well-informed women have questions about their menstrual cycle. Here are answers to the most common questions encountered by gynecologists.

By Kathleen Doheny
WebMD Feature

Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD

So you've had your period for a few years -- or for decades -- and you think you're in the know. Then up pops a question from you or one of your friends that no one can answer with certainty.  That doesn't surprise gynecologists, who say they often field menstrual cycle questions from their patients.

Here, three top gynecologists talk about the most common questions they get about periods and what they tell their patients.

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