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Você consegue acertar todas as perguntas deste quiz sobre menstruação?

Can You Get A Perfect Score On This Period Quiz?

True! According to OB-GYN Dr. Lauren Streicher, associate clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's medical school, "If you start to take medication [the day before you get your period](https://www.buzzfeed.com/caseygueren/all-about-periods?utm_term=.mloeVL9E2B#.bbk4Zdjy5o) or the minute you see that first drop of blood, not only will it dramatically decrease cramping, but it will also decrease bleeding."

True!

Taking a pain reliever, like ibuprofen, the day before your period can help alleviate cramps.

According to OB-GYN Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, clinical professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive science at Yale School of Medicine, [exercise, stress, and weight gain](https://www.buzzfeed.com/farrahpenn/answers-to-questions-people-were-too-scared-to-ask-their?utm_term=.ceeXrjPwG1#.pkryvJKk7G) can contribute to missing a period. But if this is something that's constantly happening, be sure to discuss with your OB-GYN.

All of the above!

Which of the following could potentially contribute to a missed period?

According to Minkin, there is [no scientific proof](https://www.buzzfeed.com/farrahpenn/answers-to-questions-people-were-too-scared-to-ask-their?utm_term=.ehx36QDdlv#.iyxzm3ERJZ) that switching to a menstrual cup affects your period in these ways.

False

You can experience fewer PMS symptoms, less blood, and shorter periods by switching to a menstrual cup.

[It's normal!](https://www.buzzfeed.com/caseygueren/all-about-periods?utm_term=.qqgD7xzQ1A#.jsB1mYD7gd) According to Streicher, "Clots mean that you're bleeding heavily, but it's not an indication of a specific problem."

Normal!

Passing blood clots on your period is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

[The average cycle is 28 days.](https://www.buzzfeed.com/caseygueren/all-about-periods?utm_term=.xvePJbgEBq#.xayg2kPLj5) However, getting your period every 23 days or every 30 days also falls within a normal limit. If the length of your cycle changes from month to month, that's something to bring up to your doctor.

28 days

PMS stands for [premenstrual syndrome.](http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/premenstrual-syndrome/basics/definition/con-20020003)

Premenstrual syndrome

Amenorrhea is [the absence of menstruation](http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/amenorrhea/basics/definition/con-20031561) — one or more missed menstrual periods.

The absence of menstruation

According to Streicher, ["Bright red generally means more active bleeding.](https://www.buzzfeed.com/caseygueren/all-about-periods?utm_term=.kdVyOrgLvB#.xe1ZyGRz21) If it's brown it means it's been sitting around for a while [in the vagina]."

Red!

What color blood indicates active bleeding? 

It's not uncommon to experience some odor during your period, [which can happen when your vaginal pH levels are thrown out of whack.](https://www.buzzfeed.com/caseygueren/all-about-periods?utm_term=.qmGYzPQkEg#.trjVYNQJ4v)

True

You'll sometimes experience an odor on your period due to vaginal pH levels getting thrown out of whack.

You know quite a bit about periods despite having a few questions trip you up. Try again — we're sure you'll ace it this time around!

Almost!

You must be a gynecologist in training, because you know a WHOLE lot about the menstruation process! Way to ace this thing.

Gynecologist in training

You absolutely know 100% about periods. Way to go! That's seriously impressive.

Menstruation master!

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