Menstrual cycle basics
Understanding how menstruation works can help you understand how your own cycle works.
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.
The SOGC recognizes the importance to be fully inclusive and when context is appropriate, gender-neutral language will be used. In other circumstances, we continue to use gendered language because of our mission to advance women’s health. The SOGC recognizes and respects the rights of all people for whom the information in this webpage may apply, including, but not limited to transgender, non-binary, and intersex people.
