menstruation

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Topical Term
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a
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menstruation

PMS, premenstrual syndrome

1984
Discusses PMS, a medical problem common to many women, describing its possible causes, varied symptoms, and ways of alleviating the problem. Also examines the legal and social issues that are relevant to PMS.

Now you've got your period

1988
Discusses the physical and emotional aspects of getting one's menstrual period. Also explains what happens during a pelvic exam.

Menstruation

2008
Provides information about menstruation, answering questions girls often have about their periods, discussing the female reproductive system, the menstrual cycle, patterns in menstruation, what happens during a period, and what to do during a period. Includes myths and facts, and study resources.

Period

1991
Discusses the physical and psychological changes at the onset of menstruation. Includes a guide for parents and teachers.

Have you started yet?

1997
Explains how and why menstrual periods happen, what they are like, and what to do about them.

Period pieces

2003
A collection of twelve stories about girls' experiences as they begin to menstruate.

Premenstrual syndrome

2000
Discusses premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, its symptoms, and treatments.

The period book

everything you don't want to ask (but need to know)
2006
Explains what happens at the onset of menstruation, discussing what to wear, going to the gynecologist, and how to handle various problems.

Class favorite

2007
Sara Thurman is mortified when all of her classmates learn that she has started her period and vows to find a way to make sure she is no longer the most laughed-at girl in school, so she sets out to become one of the popular kids, but soon learns that being popular doesn't prevent her from having problems.

Growing up

it's a girl thing : straight talk about first bras, first periods, and your changing body
1998
A guide for pre-adolescent girls to the changes that puberty brings to their bodies, including information about menstruation.

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